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John Mason

American · 1927–2019 · Sculptor

John Mason was an American artist who did experimental work with ceramics. Mason's work focused on exploring the physical properties of clay and its "extreme plasticity". One… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Mason, Untitled (Vertical Sculpture), 1960, glazed stonewareUntitled (Vertical Sculpture)Rago Auctions · $258,300≈ £206,491≈ €234,498Sign up to see
  2. John Mason, Cross Form, Dark Brown, 1963, glazed stonewareCross Form, Dark BrownRago Auctions · $96,000≈ £71,835≈ €83,211Sign up to see
  3. John Mason, "Grey Figure", 1998, Glazed stoneware"Grey Figure"Phillips · $37,800≈ £28,522≈ €33,582Sign up to see

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  1. John Mason, Early vessel, 1957, Glazed stoneware
    Early vessel, 1957
    Sculpture
    27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    $31,500≈ £22,228≈ €25,830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. John Mason, Relief #2, Partially glazed and painted terracotta
    Relief #2
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 63
    $10,000≈ £7,045≈ €8,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. John Mason, Untitled (Tray), Glazed ceramic
    Untitled (Tray)
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 64
    $5,313≈ £3,743≈ €4,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. John Mason, Untitled (Sculpture), glazed stoneware, inscribed 'MASON 7-86 ©' on the base
    Untitled (Sculpture)
    Sculpture
    height 40 1/2in (102.9cm); diameter 23in (58.4cn)
    Bonhams · · Lot 359
    $10,700≈ £8,331≈ €9,634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. John Mason, Bowl, Painted and glazed stoneware
    Bowl
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 149
    $2,500≈ £1,923≈ €2,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. John Mason, Untitled (Wall relief), Glazed ceramic mounted to wooden backing board
    Untitled (Wall relief)
    Sculpture · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 85
    $8,125≈ £6,166≈ €6,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. John Mason, Plaque, Glazed ceramic
    Plaque
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 86
    $3,125≈ £2,371≈ €2,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. John Mason, Plaque, Executed 1958
    Plaque
    Executed 1958
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 235
    $10,000≈ £7,680≈ €8,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. John Mason, Untitled, 1990, Painted and partially glazed ceramic
    Untitled, 1990
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 93
    $2,500≈ £1,554≈ €1,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. John Mason, Bowl, c. 1985, Painted and glazed stoneware
    Bowl, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 94
    $800≈ £497≈ €633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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About John Mason

John Mason was an American artist who did experimental work with ceramics. Mason's work focused on exploring the physical properties of clay and its "extreme plasticity". One of a group of artists who had studied under the pioneering ceramicist Peter Voulkos, he created wall reliefs and expressionistic sculptures, often on a monumental scale.

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