Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

William A. Hoffman (1920-2011) Bi-Color Crate Ceramic Sculpture

$2,500
£1,919.89
€2,200.17
CA$3,519.38
A$3,942.49
CHF 2,054.39
MX$48,090.20
NOK 26,106.65
SEK 24,616.71
DKK 16,421.49

About the Item

A colorful take on his other "crates" sculptures 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. Single crate with orange glaze added to the white overall glaze to give added geometric detail. Two sided orange glaze with two rows on one side and a single row to the other side. 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1973
  • Condition:
    Very good vintage with a few chipped corners.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U12041684193819

More From This Seller

View All
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.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Tomiya Matsuda Parcel Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract ceramic sculpture in parcel glazed finish of brown and yellow border with center dotted open green band. Reverse side features an organic top element that is glazed dark green. From the estate of William August Hoffman, a professor of ceramics at SAIC during Matsuda's (1939-2011) time there. Hoffman acquired the work from the artist when Matsuda returned to Japan in 1968. 1939 born in Nara Japan. 1961 Graduated from the Kyoto City College of Fine Arts Ceramic faculty. 1963 Graduate studies Kyoto City College of Fine Arts. 1963~1966 Instructor of Ceramics, Kyoto City College of Fine Arts. 1966~1968 Visiting Instructor in Ceramics, Art Institute of Chicago. 1963~1966 Exhibition of the Modern Arts Association. 1967 Art Institute of Chicago exhibition with Earl Hooks...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
Glazed terra cotta abstract modern sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda. Brown, green and cinnabar glaze over a layered terra cotta curved and footed form ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Tomiya Matsuda Sinuous Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Tomiya Matsuda
Located in Chicago, IL
Heathered earthen glazed terra cotta sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011). A sinuous abstract shape with unfinished sides and half round base. Geometr...
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Signed Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elliptical shaped ceramic pierced and finned side table with abstract glazed stripes and shapes. Turquoise, magenta, white and black colors glazed in a fluid motion. Glass inset surf...
Category

Late 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

You May Also Like

Klaus Lehmann, Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. No. 337 81
By Klaus Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. 337 81, 1981
Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Ceramic Sculpture in the Style of Franco Bucci, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Bucci
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic sculpture in the style of Franco Bucci. Two pure shapes can be combined in different positions.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1970s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A Ceramic Sculpture by Guy Bareff France 1970's
By Guy Bareff
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Sculpture by Guy Bareff 1970s Model : " Flamme " ( Thanks to Guy Bareff for identification ) Stay 20 years in a garden... we decide to keep his exterior patina. In original good...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Made Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Abstract Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Box. Fitted Lid Offered for sale is a handmade abstract form ceramic box that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The box is both func...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture by Aage Birck, Denmark, 1992
By Aage Birck
Located in New York, NY
One of a set of striking vases by contemporary Danish ceramist Aage Birck, whose work's elegant forms and visually textured glazes are unique to the medium.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic