2nd Annual Minnesota Art and History
Wed, May 17, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 470
Warren MacKenzie Finger Decorated Pottery - Marked
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic white vase with a wide mouth. Glazed stoneware with MacKenzie's iconic finger decoration along the sides. Stamped along the footrim.
Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.
Height: 9 in x diameter: 5 in.
Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.
Height: 9 in x diameter: 5 in.
Condition
The vase is in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or losses. No visible chips to the rim. Original firing and glazing flaws visible. Very light wear to the underside, as expected from its use. No sign of restoration under UV light.
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