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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Untitled (Vertical Sculpture)Rago Auctions · $258,300≈ £206,491≈ €234,498Sign up to see
Cross Form, Dark BrownRago Auctions · $96,000≈ £71,835≈ €83,211Sign up to see
"Grey Figure"Phillips · $37,800≈ £28,522≈ €33,582Sign up to see
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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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Also known as Alva John Henry Jr., Alva John, Jr. Henry, Henry, Alva John, Jr.
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