Marguerite Wildenhain

1896–1985

Marguerite Wildenhain, née Marguerite Friedlaender, also spelled Friedländer, was an American Bauhaus-trained ceramic artist, educator and author. After immigrating to the… (Wikipedia)

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24auction results2019–2026years recorded92%sold (22)$1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Marguerite Wildenhain, Coupe with figure, c. 1955, glazed stonewareCoupe with figureLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $2,016≈ £1,595≈ €1,915Sign up to see
  2. Marguerite Wildenhain, Tall vase, c. 1955, glazed stonewareTall vaseRago Auctions · $1,778≈ £1,358≈ €1,567Sign up to see
  3. Marguerite Wildenhain, Vase, Pond FarmVaseRago Auctions · $1,625≈ £1,263≈ €1,425Sign up to see

Marguerite Wildenhain’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 24 auction results for Marguerite Wildenhain between 2019 and 2026, of which 22 sold (92%). Recorded sale prices range from $504Sign up free to see to $2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2kSign up free to see for Coupe with figure at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in November 2024. The most common medium is sculpture (13 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (18), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (2) and Bonhams (2).

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  1. Marguerite Wildenhain, Vase, c. 1960, glazed stoneware
    Vase, c. 1960
    Sculpture
    5⅞ h x 5⅝ w x 4½ d in (15 x 14 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 267
    $1,088≈ £814≈ €943Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Marguerite Wildenhain, Collection of three tabletop articles, c. 1955, glazed stoneware
    Collection of three tabletop articles, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    3⅜ h x 4⅜ dia in (9 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 268
    $1,024≈ £766≈ €888Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Marguerite Wildenhain, Tall vase, c. 1955, glazed stoneware
    Tall vase, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    13½ h x 5 w x 5¼ d in (34 x 13 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 135
    $1,778≈ £1,358≈ €1,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Marguerite Wildenhain, Helios, the Sun God tile, 1949-1952, glazed stoneware
    Helios, the Sun God tile, 1949-1952
    Sculpture
    4 h x 4½ w in (10 x 11 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 239
    $1,122≈ £911≈ €1,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. Marguerite Wildenhain, Vase with figure, c. 1955, glazed stoneware
    Vase with figure, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    6½ h x 6⅞ w x 6⅞ d in (17 x 17 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 161
    $1,071≈ £847≈ €1,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Marguerite Wildenhain, Coupe with figure, c. 1955, glazed stoneware
    Coupe with figure, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    6½ h x 15¼ w x 12¼ d in (17 x 39 x 31 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 171
    $2,016≈ £1,595≈ €1,915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Marguerite Wildenhain, Group of Three Vessels
    Group of Three Vessels
    diameter of bowl 14in (36cm); height of striped vase 8 3/4in (22cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 141
    $638≈ £512≈ €593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Marguerite Wildenhain, Vase, glazed stoneware
    Vase
    Sculpture
    13 h x 6¾ dia in (33 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 253
    $1,008≈ £806≈ €915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Marguerite Wildenhain, Coupe, c. 1955, glazed stoneware
    Coupe, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    7½ h x 13¾ w x 11 d in (19 x 35 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 254
    $1,386≈ £1,108≈ €1,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Marguerite Wildenhain, Collection of three vessels, glazed stoneware
    Collection of three vessels
    Sculpture
    6¼ h x 5¾ dia in (16 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $1,008≈ £806≈ €915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Marguerite Wildenhain: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Marguerite Wildenhain at auction?

$2,016Sign up free to see, for Coupe with figure at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (November 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Marguerite Wildenhain?

The median sale price is $1kSign up free to see across 22 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Marguerite Wildenhain have sold at auction?

22 of 24 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Marguerite Wildenhain?

Rago Auctions, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams

About Marguerite Wildenhain

Marguerite Wildenhain, née Marguerite Friedlaender, also spelled Friedländer, was an American Bauhaus-trained ceramic artist, educator and author. After immigrating to the United States in 1940, she taught at Pond Farm and wrote three influential books: Pottery: Form and Expression (1959), The Invisible Core: A Potter's Life and Thoughts (1973), and That We Look and See: An Admirer Looks at the Indians (1979). Artist Robert Arneson described her as "the grande dame of potters,".

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