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Creator: William A. Hoffman
1973 "Three Crates" Ceramic Sculpture by William A. Hoffman
1973 "Three Crates" Ceramic Sculpture by William A. Hoffman

1973 "Three Crates" Ceramic Sculpture by William A. Hoffman

By William Hoffman

Located in Chicago, IL

Three white glazed ceramic "crates", by William August Hoffman (1920-2011), a ceramic sculptor and professor of ceramics at the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago. Originally part of a one man show at Lewis Towers, Chicago 1973. With a piece of glass added this would make an uncommon side table or coffee table base, creating a work of functional art. William Hoffman (1920-2011) was a respected artist, and professor of ceramics and sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago and Loyola University. Born 1920, Roswell, NM. Attended School of the Art Institute of Chicago on the GI Bill, BA 1948. MFA Alfred University, 1952. From the Hoffman estate.

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1970s American Vintage William A. Hoffman Sculptures

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Ceramic

William A. Hoffman (1920-2011) Two-Piece Clay Sculpture Titled "Two Crates"
William A. Hoffman (1920-2011) Two-Piece Clay Sculpture Titled "Two Crates"

William A. Hoffman (1920-2011) Two-Piece Clay Sculpture Titled "Two Crates"

By William Hoffman

Located in Chicago, IL

Two white glazed ceramic "crates" stacked in a T shape, by William August Hoffman (1920-2011), a ceramic sculptor and professor of ceramics at the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago. Originally part of a one man show at Lewis Towers, Chicago, 1973. William Hoffman (1920-2011) was a respected artist, and professor of ceramics and sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago and Loyola University. Born 1920, Roswell, NM. Attended School of the Art Institute of Chicago on the GI Bill, BA, 1948. MFA Alfred University, 1952. From the Hoffman estate...

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1970s American Vintage William A. Hoffman Sculptures

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Clay

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Located in Chicago, IL

Unglazed ceramic abstract sculpture in a biomorphic form. Hoffman was a respected artist, and professor of ceramics and sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago and Loyola University. Born 1920, Roswell, NM. Attended School of the Art Institute of Chicago on the GI Bill, BA 1948. MFA Alfred University, 1952. From the Hoffman estate.

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William A. Hoffman sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

William A. Hoffman sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of William A. Hoffman sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by William A. Hoffman were created in the modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Jerry Meatyard, Claude Conover, and Norman Mercer. Prices for William A. Hoffman sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,850 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.
Questions About William A. Hoffman Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much William Hoffman paintings are worth varies based on size, condition and other factors. In 2000, five years after the artist's death, his painting Moonlit Seascape sold for $3,300 at a gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A self-taught artist, Hoffman produced mainly seascapes early in his career but focused more on depicting the landscapes of his native Montana and other areas of the Western United States later in life. For assistance valuing a Hoffman painter, consider consulting a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of paintings on 1stDibs.