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

April 21, 2015

LOT 131

Lot 131

GARY MERKEL

GARY MERKEL
Lot 131 Details
GARY MERKEL

GREY SPOUTED TEAPOT

clay
14.75" x 11.75" x 3.5" — 37.5 x 29.8 x 8.9 cm.
signed in pencil

Estimate $150-$200

Realised: $192
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Purchased directly from the artist

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GARY MERKEL

"I relate it to life's lessons. Patience in the face of frustration and disappointment. It's not about clay so much as how it relates to our lives."
- Gary Merkel -
Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Gary Merkel is a well-established ceramic artist and has exhibited throughout North America, including S.O.F.A in New York and Chicago, as well as in Japan and France. Merkel lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Selected Corporate, Public and Private Collections

Art Gallery of Victoria, BC
Claridge Collection, Montreal, QC

Selected Exhibitions
2014 A Toast to Clay, The Potters Place Gallery, Courtenay, BC
2013 Salt of the Earth: Vessels for Tasteful Living, Metchosin Community Hall, BC
2012 Fired Up! Contemporary Works in Clay, Metchosin Community Hall, BC

Selected Links

Gary Merkel Video







CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 131
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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