$10,795
Russel Wright
Oceana bowls, collection of eight
Klise Woodworking USA, 1935 olivewood, hard rock maple 34¼ w x 8½ d x 1 h in (87 x 22 x 3 cm)
result: $10,795
Collection includes several rare works including a large tray and a four-compartment relish bowl made of hard rock maple with burned highlights, a material and finish that is found on very few Oceana bowls.
Branded signature to underside of seven examples: [Russel Wright]. Signed with applied green manufacturer's label to underside of two examples: [Designed by Russel Wright Oceana Carved Wooden Ware made by Klise]. Signed with applied red distributor's label to underside of one example: [American-Way Russel Wright].
literature: Collector's Encyclopedia of Russel Wright , Second Edition, Kerr, ppg. 115-119 illustrate examples in this collection Russel Wright: Creating American Lifestyle , Albrecht, Schonfeld and Shapiro, ppg. 28-29 illustrate works from series
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2014-12-11
