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Ken Ferguson Art

American, 1928-2004
Ken Ferguson received an M.F.A. in 1954 from Alfred University, and went on to become an influential teacher and artist in his field of pottery. From 1964 until 1996, when he was named Professor Emeritus, Ferguson was Head of the Ceramics Department at the Kansas City Art Institute. His students included Kurt Weiser, Chris Gustin, Akio Takamorri, Richard Notkin, and others. He created high-fired stoneware and also experimented in salt-glazing. In 1981 he was named one of the 12 greatest living potters by Ceramics Monthly Magazine. During the 1980s Ferguson had a summer home and studio in North Fork, Centennial, Wyoming.
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Artist: Ken Ferguson
Basket with handle
Basket with handle

Basket with handle

By Ken Ferguson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Ken Ferguson Basket with handle Material: Stoneware, glaze Year: Circa 1980 Size: 18 x 13 inches Stamped Kenneth Richard Ferguson was an American c...

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1980s American Modern Ken Ferguson Art

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Stoneware, Glaze

Basket
Basket

Ken FergusonBasket

Price Upon Request

Basket

By Ken Ferguson

Located in Missouri, MO

Basket By Ken Ferguson (1928-2004) 21" x 13" Ken Ferguson received an M.F.A. in 1954 from Alfred University, and went on to become an influential teacher and artist in his field of pottery. From 1964 until 1996, when he was named Professor Emeritus, Ferguson was Head of the Ceramics Department at the Kansas City Art Institute. His students included Kurt Weiser...

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20th Century Abstract Ken Ferguson Art

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Earthenware, Glaze

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Find a wide variety of authentic Ken Ferguson art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ken Ferguson in ceramic, glaze, stoneware and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Ken Ferguson art, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jean Richardson, Jose Zacarias, and Mayme Kratz. Ken Ferguson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,499 and tops out at $6,500, while the average work can sell for $6,000.

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