Harding Black (1912-2004), Glaze Test Tile
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Harding Black (1912-2004), glaze ceramic test tile, marked 4-B699
6 x 5 x 2.5"
Provenance: A San Antonio, TX Estate
A ceramist, sculptor, painter, bricklayer, teacher, 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 also 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 a well-known ceramist from his research, innovations, and writings in the field. Black's collection and archive are housed at Baylor University. Harding Black's work with clay serves an an important bridge between early Texas and mid-century pottery.
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6 x 5 x 2.5"
Provenance: A San Antonio, TX Estate
A ceramist, sculptor, painter, bricklayer, teacher, 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 also 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 a well-known ceramist from his research, innovations, and writings in the field. Black's collection and archive are housed at Baylor University. Harding Black's 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 210-822-6155 for more information.
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Harding Black (1912-2004), Glaze Test Tile
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