Ruth Dian Pumphrey (1942-2019)


Pacific Northwest ceramic sculptor: inspired by birds, rocks, drift wood, bones and the human figure. Influenced by Henry Moore and Jean Arp. Exhibited at Matzke Fine Art and Design, Camino Island, WA.

-signed RDP on bottom
-hand-built, unfired clay, painted
-circa 2000
-larger of the two (black) measures approx 19.5"h / smaller/brown measures 14.25"h


Pumphrey's sculpture vacillates between appearing as wood, vertebrae and rocks. Last photo shows artist's studio wall.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minimal scuffs

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Styled After: Henry Moore

Materials & Techniques:
Clay

Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Minimal scuffs