Charles Bronfman’s Claridge Collection Auction: Part V: Decorative Arts

April 21, 2015

LOT 109

Lot 109

DANIEL MATERNA

DANIEL MATERNA
Lot 109 Details
DANIEL MATERNA

UNTITLED

raku
height 16.5" — 41.9 cm.
impressed seal mark

Estimate $75-$100

Realised: $60
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Exhibited:

Terra Cotta Gallery, Vancouver, BC

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DANIEL MATERNA

Daniel Materna was born in Prague, Czech Republic. He graduated from the Ceramics College of Arts in Bechyne in 1965, and worked in several ceramics studios throughout Europe.

In 1969, Materna immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, where he set up his own studio in 1969. Materna has participated in a number of exhibitions and his work is found in several collections in Canada. He and his wife, Zuzy Vacek, moved their studio to Granville Island, Vancouver, in the mi-1980‘s, where they produce functional ware, lamps and sculptures. Materna creates the wood fired pieces, while his wife paints folk art style finishes on many of the works. Materna lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Selected Corporate and Public Collections
Claridge Collection, Montreal, QC

Selected Links
Daniel Materna Ceramics


CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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