Studio Craft, Featuring Works from the Estate of Robert Maxwell
Sat, Oct 12, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 115
Robert Maxwell + David Cressey, Birdhouse
Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for
$2,000
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
ROBERT MAXWELL + DAVID CRESSEY
Birdhouse, ca. 1977
Partially-glazed stoneware, twine. Studio-made for Earthgender, USA.
Underside incised "Earthgender".
6" H x 8" Diameter; 24" Drop
Provenance: The Estate of Robert Maxwell
Among the functional ceramic sculptures Maxwell created were birdhouses, which he had originally conceived of for N.S. Gustin, and then again later in the mid-1970s, sold through high-end retailers including Neiman Marcus and Bullock’s.
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Condition
Very good vintage condition. Occasional surface scuffing or scratches but no chips, cracks or areas of repair when viewed under UV light. Missing bird perch peg. Original cord.
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