Ken Price Ceramic and Marc Chagall Lithograph Featured With Auctions at Showplace

Ken Price was a ceramic artist famous for his fired clay sculptures with abstract designs. He added multiple bright paint layers to his sculptures and later sanded them to showcase the underlying colors. Price redefined the traditional ceramic making process by creating clay works combining fine art and craft. The upcoming Auctions at Showplace event presents a notable glazed stoneware ceramic sculpture by Ken Price. The modern abstract art piece depicts his signature bright colors and sleek finish. Cubist Cup is also valuable for its rich provenance, once acquired by Betty Asher, a notable art curator. Another highlight is a lithograph titled Daphnis Discovers Chloe by Marc Chagall. The painting belongs to Chagall’s three-year-long series, Daphnis and Chloe. Among Chagall’s most significant works, the lithograph portrays the characters Daphnis and Chloe from Longus’ ancient Greek romance. 

Also featured is a Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moon Phase watch. The Perpetual calendar watches are famous for their high precision, valuable materials, detailed finish, and calibers. The 18-karat yellow gold automatic timepiece features an alligator buckle and strap. The auction also presents a modern Egg chair and ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The architect was famous for his unique and elegant chair designs. Jacobsen’s furniture features intricate details and innovations. The Egg chair and ottoman with red upholstery define his balance between art, design, and architecture. Interested collectors can explore the entire listings online on Bidsquare and check out other online auctions.