Harding Black, Piranha Bowl, 1993 - Apr 15, 2023 | Vogt Auction Texas In Tx
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Harding Black, Piranha Bowl, 1993

Related Tableware & Barware

More Items in Tableware & Barware

View More

Recommended Home & Décor

View More
item-150477818=1
item-150477818=2
item-150477818=3
Harding Black, Piranha Bowl, 1993
Harding Black, Piranha Bowl, 1993
Item Details
Description
Harding Black (San Antonio, Texas, 1912-2004), piranha bowl, 1993, glazed ceramic, turquoise blue glaze on red iron clay with orange and turquoise slip

height 2 in. x 6.5 in. diameter

A ceramist, sculptor, painter, bricklayer, teacher, Harding Black graduated from Brackenridge High School and attended San Antonio Junior College (1929-30). In 1933, Black was taught by Rudolph Staffel to make wheel-thrown pottery and began to teach children's ceramic classes at the Witte. Black directed ceramic installation in a San Antonio reconstruction project sponsored by the National Youth Administration and the Works Progress Administration art program. In 1955 he retired from teaching and devoted his time to ceramics. Black became well-known for his research, innovations, and writings in the field of ceramics. Black's collection and archive are housed at Baylor University. His work with clay serves an an important bridge between early Texas and mid-century pottery.

We happily provide seamless shipping services on everything we sell. Please email us at shipping@vogtauction.com or call 210-971-5750 for more information.
Buyer's Premium
  • 23%

Harding Black, Piranha Bowl, 1993

Estimate $100 - $300
See Sold Price
Starting Price $50
8 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in San Antonio, TX, us
Offers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment

Vogt Auction Texas

Vogt Auction Texas

badge TOP RATED
San Antonio, TX, United States12,478 Followers
TOP