vase

contemporary abstract vase

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Market guide for contemporary abstract vase, built from 1 supporting screener session and 24 selected comparable market records.

Market range
$60 - $4,000

Most likely $150 · Based on 24 comparable records.

Confidence
Developing evidence

About this item

Period
1980-2019
Category
decorative arts > ceramics
Material
ceramic
Evidence
Developing evidence

Sources & evidence

We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.

Verified comparable records only
Comparables
24
Auction sources
21
Records with images
3
Coverage
2006-2026

Market Examples

Comparable market evidence

Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.

How we compare
Price range $60 - $4,000 21 sources
Median sold price $300 Midpoint of selected records
Evidence quality Strong 24 selected records
Primary attributes Wood: ceramicStyle: contemporary abstractType: vase
All sources 2006-2026 3 with images 24 records analyzed
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Peter Travis (1929-2016). Earthenware vase, 1969, of square form with incised geometric design to each side, on T shaped base, underside signed and dated. Together with two other unsigned studio pottery pieces, including
7

Bargain Hunt Auctions

Mar 21, 2022

A$1,000

Peter Travis (1929-2016). Earthenware vase, 1969, of square form with incised geometric design to each side, on T shaped base, underside signed and dated. Together with two other unsigned studio pottery pieces, including

Peter Travis ([redacted phone]). Earthenware vase, 1969, of square form with incised geometric design to each side, on T shaped base, underside signed and dated. Together with two other unsigned studio pottery pieces, including a rectangular form flask vase with incised Celtic design to one side, 21.5 cm high and a mottled glazed beaker 8 cm high.

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A 20th Century British Studio pottery vase of
8

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Feb 13, 2013

£800

A 20th Century British Studio pottery vase of

A 20th Century British Studio pottery vase of slender baluster shape, with scraffito design of stylised flowering branch, 19.5ins high (impressed potter's stamp J.M. in rectangular cartouche), and a bowl with celadon glaze, 6ins diameter (impressed I.D. in rectangular cartouche)

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9

MBA Seattle Auction LLC

Oct 18, 2018

$175

Paul Bonifas (1893-1957 Swiss) Art Deco Crackle Glaze Vase Ceramic 8.25''x9.5''. An exceptional robust slab built faceted form with handles. Controlled white to light blue crackle glazes. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.

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10

Strauss & Co

Jul 22, 2025

ZAR 4,000

Ian Glenny; South African 1952-; Rectangular floor vase in blue and rust

Ian Glenny South African 1952- Rectangular floor vase in blue and rust signed with the artist's initials on the underside painted and glazed reduction stoneware 49cm high, 19,5cm wide, 11cm deep

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11

Cheffins

May 26, 2022

£320

§ Pierre Culot (Belgian, 1938-2011), a stoneware slab-built vase,

§ Pierre Culot (Belgian, [redacted phone]), a stoneware slab-built vase, the rectangular body rising to an everted rim and enamelled in green and brown, impressed monogram to underside 18.5 x 23 x 12cm

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12

Leski Auctions Pty Ltd

Dec 3, 2022

A$400

ARTHUR MERRIC BOYD & JOHN PERCEVAL early blue glazed pottery vase with sgraffito decoration attributed to John Perceval. In the early days of production at the Murrumbeena Pottery teapot blanks were procured from HATTON BECK and then decorated. This

ARTHUR MERRIC BOYD & JOHN PERCEVAL early blue glazed pottery vase with sgraffito decoration attributed to John Perceval. In the early days of production at the Murrumbeena Pottery teapot blanks were procured from HATTON BECK and then decorated. This is evidenced in this example by the infill of the spout hole. 9cm high, 13.5cm wide

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13

Leski Auctions Pty Ltd

May 24, 2025

A$280

DAVID & HERMIA BOYD green glazed pottery vase with sgraffito cockerel decoration, incised "David + Hermia Boyd", 27cm high

DAVID & HERMIA BOYD green glazed pottery vase with sgraffito cockerel decoration, incised "David + Hermia Boyd", 27cm high

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14

Leski Auctions Pty Ltd

Mar 24, 2024

A$340

ROBERT EDWARD PURUNTATAMERI brown and black matte glazed pottery vase with sgraffito stingray and barramundi decoration, 27cm high

ROBERT EDWARD PURUNTATAMERI brown and black matte glazed pottery vase with sgraffito stingray and barramundi decoration, 27cm high

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15

Leski Auctions Pty Ltd

May 29, 2021

A$200

ARTHUR MERRIC BOYD pottery vase with sgraffito floral motif, incised "A. M. Boyd 1946 DM", 8.5cm high, 8cm diameter

ARTHUR MERRIC BOYD pottery vase with sgraffito floral motif, incised "A. M. Boyd 1946 DM", 8.5cm high, 8cm diameter

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16

Sworders

Oct 3, 2023

£150

A Chris Bramble studio pottery vase and cover

A Chris Bramble studio pottery vase and cover A Chris Bramble studio pottery vase and cover, of globular form, with incised decoration and a finial formed as a lady, incised marks, 35cm high together with a Tessa Fuchs studio pottery figure, formed as a mermaid riding a dolphin, impressed mark, 31cm high (2) Condition Report: Small section of hair chipped and repaired to the Fuchs figure. Minor...

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17

Hess Fine Art

Aug 19, 2023

$90

Large Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase 12.75 Inches MCM Mid Century Modern Vintage

Title: Large Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase 12.75 Inches MCM Mid Century Modern Vintage Description: Large Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase 12.75 Inches MCM Mid Century Modern Vintage Here are the specifications Circa: MCM Style: Japanese floral Number of pieces: 1 Condition: In quite nice condition with small glaze imperfections and chips Hallmarks: Several character signature on the b...

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18

Akiba Galleries

Feb 10, 2026

$75

Vintage Japanese Dragon Speckle Glaze Studio Pottery Vase

Vintage Japanese Dragon Speckle Glaze Studio Pottery Vase 20th century, Japanese A vintage Japanese studio pottery handled vase with a speckled glaze and hand-painted dragon motif.

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19

Huntington Museum of Art

Oct 6, 2019

$1,600

Paul Edmund Soldner (American, California/Colorado, 1921 - 2011), "Slab Built Vase," raku finish with green, c. 1970

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20

Austin Auction Gallery

Mar 22, 2024

$850

SATOSHI UETAKE (B.1956) JAPANESE SGRAFFITO ART POTTERY VASE

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21

Los Angeles Modern Auctions

Dec 3, 2006

$1,800

LaGardo Tackett Studio pottery vase

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22

Ripley Auctions

Mar 3, 2018

$400

Susan Folwell Native American Santa Clara Pueblo pottery sgraffito vase with dragonflies.

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23

Freeman’s

Apr 10, 2026

$1,600

Russell Sanchez (San Ildefonso, b. 1963) Black and Sienna Sgraffito Pottery Vase, with Heishi and Turquoise Beads

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24

Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.

Jan 12, 2019

$75

Alvino Bagni for Raymor Sgraffito Pottery Vase

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Identification

Key object facts

Item Type
vase
Category
decorative arts > ceramics
Style
contemporary abstract
Material
ceramic
Technique
glazed ceramic; brush-painted decoration; likely handbuilt or slab-constructed
Era
1980-2019
Motifs
abstract swirl, calligraphic brushwork, striated glaze
Recognition Recognition signals
  • Key identification signals include form vase, material ceramic.
  • Tall rectangular ceramic floor vase with a wide, slightly flared neck, finished in dark glossy glaze with gray-white brushed abstract lines and sweeping calligraphic forms.
  • This guide is currently supported by 24 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
  • Condition and completeness are material for vase.
  • Ceramic examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
  • The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $300.
  • contemporary abstract style cues help separate this group from broader vase listings that often dilute market comps.
  • Ceramic condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
  • This page currently surfaces 24 hand-selected comparable records for contemporary abstract vase.

Evidence

How this guide was assembled

  • This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
  • Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $80 to $850.
  • Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
  • Comparable evidence is drawn from 21 auction sources in the selected evidence set.

Coverage

Source coverage and evidence quality

  • The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
  • The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 24 comparable market records.
  • Selected comparables span 21 distinct auction sources.
  • Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2006-2026.

Questions

Frequently searched questions

What is a contemporary abstract vase?

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What affects the value of a vase?

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What is the typical market range for contemporary abstract vase?

Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $80 to $850, depending on condition and attribution.

Studio Pottery Vase?

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How much is contemporary abstract vase worth?

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Intent

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