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November 06, 2013

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LOT 42

Lot 42

JOHN IKEDA

JOHN IKEDA
Lot 42 Details
JOHN IKEDA

ARCHITECTS TEAPOT

clay
signed
6.5 ins x 7 ins x 6.5 ins; 16.5 cms x 17.8 cms x 16.5 cms

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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JOHN IKEDA
  • JOHN IKEDA
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John Ikeda was born in Lethbridge, Alberta 1948, of Japanese-Canadian origin. Early childhood memories were of menial labor on the sugar beet fields of southern Alberta, and racial prejudice, the consequences of internment and displacement after the incarceration of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. Ikeda received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, in 1971, and went on to pioneer the emergence of the studio art pottery practice of the 1970’s. 1996 'Best Ceramics', Royal Doulton Ceramics Award,

Ikeda has participated in solo and group exhibitions across Canada since 1970 and is the recipient of several awards, including the Gold Medal at 32nd Annual International Exhibition of Ceramics, in Faenza, Italy in 1974. His work is also part of major collections in Canada, France, Italy and Taiwan. Ikeda moved to St. Bernardin, Ontario, in 1978 where he set up his rural studio and residence.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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