Howard William Kottler Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Howard William Kottler Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 05, 2024
Howard Kottler ''The Last Supperware'' Porcelain
Est: $500 - $1,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''The Last Supperware'' Porcelain Plate with Altered Decals 10''. Last supper motif from his Look Alikes series. Printed signature on verso. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 05, 2024
Howard Kottler ''Exhausted Glory'' Porcelain Plate
Est: $500 - $1,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''Exhausted Glory'' Porcelain Plate with Altered Decals 10''. American flag with car motif from his Look Alikes series. Printed signature on verso. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 18, 2024
Howard Kottler ''Corncob Bottle'' 1962-63 Stoneware
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''Corncob Bottle'' 1962-63 Stoneware 13''x8.5''. Made for his Ph.D. exhibition at Ohio State University. Incised signature on bottom. Excellent condition. Vessel is published in Patricia Failing's book on the artist, page 26 fig.1.37.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 18, 2024
Howard Kottler ''Inlaid Bowl'' (Cranbrook) 1957 Stoneware
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''Inlaid Bowl'' (Cranbrook) 1957 Stoneware 6.5''x14''. Museum quality sgraffito and glaze decorated bowl made at Cranbrook. Technique is in the style of Maija Grotell of whom he studied under. Incised signature on bottom. Excellent condition. Bowl is published in Patricia Failing's book on the artist, page 18 fig.1.20.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Nov. 02, 2023
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989)
Est: $80 - $120
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Last Supper, Space Supper, Ghost's Host and Davinci's Revenge, #152, Four porcelain dishes, Titled and signed on underside of plates. D: 3 in.
Gray's Auctioneers
Jan. 15, 2023
Howard Kottler (1930 - 1989) Porcelain Plate
Est: $100 - $500
With transfer decoration and a silver tone piping, marked as pictured.
Locati LLC
Jan. 15, 2023
Howard Kottler (1930 - 1989) Porcelain Plate
Est: $100 - $500
With transfer decoration and a silver tone back, marked as pictured.
Locati LLC
Dec. 15, 2022
Howard Kottler ''Charged Feeler'' 1967 Ceramic
Est: $750 - $1,500
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''Charged Feeler'' 1967 Ceramic with Applied Fur 10''x10''. A scarce funk pottery vessel with applied fir to top rim and bottom. Unsigned. Similar works can be seen in Patricia Failing's book on the artist, page 46. Scattered loss to fur.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 15, 2022
Howard Kottler ''Regal Paisley Pot'' 1970's Ceramic
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''Regal Paisley Pot'' 1970 Ceramic with Decals 20''x14''. Museum quality funk pottery paisley vessel with gold luster. Signed on bottom with title label. Excellent condition. Work is published in Patricia Failing's book on the artist page 56, figure 3.7.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Nov. 18, 2022
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Sculptural Vessel, USA, circa 1967-68
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Sculptural Vessel, USA, circa 1967-68 Polychrome and luster-glazed ceramic Incised signature: "KOTTLER" (H: 18 1/2, W: 17 5/8, D: 7 3/8 in.) Qty: (1) Provenance Acquired directly from the artist Property from the Robert L. Pfannebecker Collection Literature Garth Clark, Ceramic Art: Comment and Review, 1882-1977, E.P. Dutton, New York, 1978, pp. 170, 173 (for a discussion of the artist) Lee Nordness, Objects: USA, The Viking Press, New York, 1970, p. 117 (for a discussion of the artist and illustration of a related form) Artist Biography Born in Cleveland in 1930, Howard Kottler earned an M.A. (1956) and Ph.D. (1964) in Ceramics from Ohio State University and an M.F.A. (1957) under Maija Grotell at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. In 1957, he was awarded a Fulbright grant to Finland, where he worked at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and the Arabia Ceramics Factory in Helsinki, and collaborated with acclaimed Finnish potter, Kyllikki Salmenhaara. A ceramicist and influential educator, Kottler joined the faculty of the University of Washington in 1964, a position he held until 1989. Drawing from far-reaching sources—including Dada, Cubism, Art Deco, Pop, and the Bay Area Funk Art movement—Kottler eschewed traditional studio processes and handicraft in favor of mass-produced and “readymade” objects, most notably decal plates. His work frequently engaged with contemporary social and political topics, and reflected personal and popular ideas about sex, religion, and civil rights. The recipient of numerous one-person and retrospective exhibitions, Kottler is featured in the collections of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Whitney Museum of American Art; the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the London’s Victoria and Albert Museum; and the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto, among others. Very good; no breaks or repairs noted; light overall crazing.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 22, 2022
Howard Kottler ceramic vessel
Est: $300 - $500
Howard Kottler (American 1930-1989) Tall Bottle- ceramic vessel, initialed HK on bottom, very good condition. 25 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 23, 2022
Howard William Kottler (1930-1989) vessel 7 1/4"dia x 17 5/8"h
Est: $600 - $800
Howard William Kottler (1930-1989) vessel Washington, circa 1960 glazed stoneware incised artist's cipher 7 1/4"dia x 17 5/8"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 23, 2022
Howard William Kottler (1930-1989) studio vase 7 1/4"w x 3 1/8"d x 6 1/4"h
Est: $400 - $600
Howard William Kottler (1930-1989) studio vase USA, 1960s blown glass unmarked 7 1/4"w x 3 1/8"d x 6 1/4"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 09, 2021
Howard Kottler Ceramic "Gold Angel Pot" (1980s)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Howard William Kottler (American, 1930-1989). "Gold Angel Pot" earthenware and metal leafs, ca. 1980s. A wonderful example of Howard Kottler's whimsical creativity, "Gold Angel Pot" presents a voluminous body enveloped in copper leaf with a trio of sinuous silvered motifs adorning each side, framed by golden wings. Kottler embraced the wild explorations of the California Funk new movement which rejected traditional art theories and granted freedoms to employ satiric commentary on American popular culture. His art is oftentimes humorous and drew upon various influences such as Art Deco, Pop Art, Dada, and Cubism. Size: 9.375" L x 17.375" W x 16.75" H (23.8 cm x 44.1 cm x 42.5 cm) Howard Kottler earned a BA in biological sciences (1952), an MA in ceramics (1956), and a PhD in ceramics (1964) at Ohio State University. In addition, he earned and MFA at the Cranbrook Academy of Art (1957) where he studied with Maija Grotell. He also received a Fulbright to study in Finland that same year. In 1964, Kottler moved to Seattle, Washington to teach at the University of Washington and was exposed to the California funk movement. Kottler's "Lemon Punch Pot" (1986) - a vessel of a similar size and style - sold for $6000 at Rago Auctions, Modern Design - Modern Ceramics & Glass, September 23, 2018, lot 1551. Provenance: private Fanwood, New Jersey, USA collection; ex John Kluge collection, acquired from Lee Nordness Galleries, New York City, New York, USA - John Kluge was a prominent figure in the television industry of the US during the 20th century, leading Metromedia to great success. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168727
Artemis Gallery
Nov. 16, 2021
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Royal Trico Vase, 1987
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Royal Trico Vase, 1987 glazed stoneware signed 'KOTTLER 1987' H 13 x W 6 1/2 x D 4 inches The artist was featured in the landmark exhibition OBJECTS:USA and OBJECTS:USA 2020.
Hindman
Aug. 18, 2021
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Whistler's Mother, James McNeil Whistler, ca. 1970's,
Est: $500 - $700
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Whistler's Mother, James McNeil Whistler, ca. 1970's, Porcelain, stamped signature on verso. D: 10 1/4 in. An important Cleveland collector.
Gray's Auctioneers
Mar. 20, 2021
Howard Kottler ceramic sculpture
Est: $400 - $700
Howard Kottler (American 1930-1989)- Cat- ceramic sculpture, 1956, very good condition. 7 1/2''h
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Dec. 17, 2020
Howard Kottler ''What Happens to Flesh Color?'' Corn Cob Vessel
Est: $500 - $1,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''What Happens to Flesh Color?'' Corn Cob Vessel Stoneware 19''x9''. Impressive early sculptural vessel with newspaper impression. Incised mark on bottom. A few minor glaze flea bites to bottom edge.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Aug. 09, 2020
Howard Kottler (1930-89) Decalomania Plate
Est: $400 - $800
Howard Kottler circa 1970 "decalomania" decorative plate with manipulated transfer image of shepardess riding on the tail of a dragon; edge detail with transfer roses and silver luster glaze to the edge and back of plate. Signed on back with Kottler's initials "HK". In very good condition; crackling of dragon transfer due to expansion of plate in kiln. Dimension 11 1/2" diameter x 1"H.
District Auction
Jul. 30, 2020
HOWARD KOTTLER, Ohio/Washington, 1930-1989, "Seeing is Believing"/"Homage to Gertrude", circa 1972., Ceramic decal on porcelain plat...
Est: $300 - $400
HOWARD KOTTLER Ohio/Washington, 1930-1989 "Seeing is Believing"/"Homage to Gertrude", circa 1972. Artist's decal and paper label "12. Seeing is Believing" on reverse. Ceramic decal on porcelain plate, diameter 10.25".
Eldred's
May. 07, 2020
Attributed to Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Pair of Zippered Bananas Slip Cast Ceramic 8.5"x3" Each. A duo of funk pottery slip cast bananas with zippers.
Est: $200 - $400
Attributed to Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Pair of Zippered Bananas Slip Cast Ceramic 8.5"x3" Each. A duo of funk pottery slip cast bananas with zippers. Unsigned, though family stated they were by Kottler. Circa late 1970's or early 1980's. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
May. 07, 2020
2pc Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Stoneware Pitcher and Mug 1960. Includes a wheel thrown and speckled glaze pitcher 9.25'' and a mug or tankard 7.25''. Marked on bottom. Mug has glaze pop on side. Excellent condition.
Est: $100 - $300
2pc Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Stoneware Pitcher and Mug 1960. Includes a wheel thrown and speckled glaze pitcher 9.25'' and a mug or tankard 7.25''. Marked on bottom. Mug has glaze pop on side. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
May. 07, 2020
2pc Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Raku Chalice & Stoneware Vase 1960's.
Est: $200 - $400
2pc Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Raku Chalice & Stoneware Vase 1960's. Includes a slab thrown stoneware tall vase 14''x4'' and a raku twist chalice 6.5''x5.5''. Marked on bottom. A few slight flakes to bottom edge of raku. Overall excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
May. 07, 2020
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Peacemaker/The Lady Killer Decal Vase Stoneware 6''x2.25''. An early hand thrown decal cylinder vase with altered decals and gold luster interior. Unsigned. Excellent condition. Circa 1960's.
Est: $200 - $400
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Peacemaker/The Lady Killer Decal Vase Stoneware 6''x2.25''. An early hand thrown decal cylinder vase with altered decals and gold luster interior. Unsigned. Excellent condition. Circa 1960's.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
May. 07, 2020
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Paisley Pot 1970 Glazes Ceramic with Decals 12.5''x11''.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Paisley Pot 1970 Glazes Ceramic with Decals 12.5''x11''. Museum quality art deco style funk pottery handled vessel covered with blue paisley decals. Unsigned. Three small flakes to bottom edge. Overall excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jan. 16, 2020
Howard Kottler, Untitled (two works)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Howard Kottler Untitled (two works) c. 1970 glazed porcelain with applied decoration. 1 h × 10.25 dia in (3 × 26 cm) Stamped signature to verso of each work 'Howard Kottler'. condition: Faint surface wear to silvering along underside of each plate. Overall fine condition.
Wright
Jan. 16, 2020
Howard Kottler, American Supperware (four works)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Howard Kottler American Supperware (four works) 1969 glazed porcelain with applied decoration 1 h × 10.25 dia in (3 × 26 cm) This collection of works from the American Supperware series includes: Drip Dry, Made in the USA, and Exhausted Glory. Stamped signature to verso of each work 'Howard Kottler'. condition: Faint surface wear to silvering along underside of each plate. Overall fine condition.
Wright
Dec. 05, 2019
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''The Leacher'' Plate 1960's Porcelain with Altered Decals 10''. Depicting a European courting scene with the male having a dragon head. Marked on verso with original title label. Excellent condition.
Est: $500 - $1,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''The Leacher'' Plate 1960's Porcelain with Altered Decals 10''. Depicting a European courting scene with the male having a dragon head. Marked on verso with original title label. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 05, 2019
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Pinky Apostles Bowl 1960's Stoneware with Altered Decals 12''x3''.
Est: $750 - $1,500
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Pinky Apostles Bowl 1960's Stoneware with Altered Decals 12''x3''. A scarce early wheel thrown bowl with gold luster glazes and altered decal. These hand thrown bowls were Kottler's first attempt at his altered decal plates. Incised mark on verso. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Sep. 19, 2019
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Slab Vessel 1962 Stoneware 11''x5''. A scarce early green and brown glazed vessel. Incised mark on bottom. Excellent condition.
Est: $300 - $600
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Slab Vessel 1962 Stoneware 11''x5''. A scarce early green and brown glazed vessel. Incised mark on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Sep. 19, 2019
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Twist Fabric Pot 1965 Stoneware 17.5''x8''.
Est: $500 - $1,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) Twist Fabric Pot 1965 Stoneware 17.5''x8''. A scarce early funk pottery vessel of wheel thrown and altered form with applied fabric. Silver luster glazed rim. Similar to works pictured in the Patricia Failing book on the artist on page 41. Incised mark on bottom. Slight hairline to bottom edge, possibly in making of.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 20, 2019
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''Screwball'' 1986 Clay with Contact Paper and Leather 58''x40''x32''.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Howard Kottler (1930-1989 Washington) ''Screwball'' 1986 Clay with Contact Paper and Leather 58''x40''x32''. An important Museum Quality four part ceramic sculpture with hidden phallic forms. Comes on original plaster base 16.5''x35''. Purchased at the Bellevue Art Museum ''Howard Kottler: Recent Clay Sculpture'' exhibition with brochure and postcard of the work included. Published ''Howard Kottler: Face to Face'' by Patricia Failing in color on two pages 118-119. Some scattered wear to contact paper surface and leather strap. Overall excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
May. 11, 2019
Howard Kottler, Washington (1930-1989), Hole Grabber, 1967, ceramic and fur, Height: 15 1/2 inches
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Howard Kottler Washington (1930-1989) Hole Grabber, 1967 ceramic and fur, exhibition label underneath. Height: 15 1/2 inches Provenance: Gift from the artist to the present owner Exhibitions: Anacortes Sixth Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition, 1967 Other Notes: An example of this sculpture is currently in the collection of the Smithsonian
Link Auction Galleries
Mar. 04, 2017
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Plate (Three men with dog), porcelain, 10.25"dia
Est: $500 - $700
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Plate (Three men with dog) porcelain stamped 10.25"dia Provenance: The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 04, 2017
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Untitled (a pair of works), porcelain, 10.25"dia
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Untitled (a pair of works) porcelain stamped 10.25"dia Provenance: The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2016
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Brick Cup, whiteware, box 8”h x 12”w x 8”d; cup 5”h x 6”w x 3”d
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Brick Cup whiteware box 8''h x 12''w x 8''d; cup 5''h x 6''w x 3''d Provenance: Habatat/Shaw Gallery, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2016
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You- Ask What You Can Do For Your Country, enameled cera..
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You- Ask What You Can Do For Your Country enameled ceramic 10.25"dia
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2016
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Abraham Lincoln (a pair of works), porcelain, 10.25"dia
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Abraham Lincoln (a pair of works) porcelain 10.25"dia
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2016
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Hollow Dream, porcelain, 10.25”dia
Est: $500 - $700
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Hollow Dream porcelain stamped 10.25''dia
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2016
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Restless Sex, Knickknack, Victorian Head Job, Playmate Conditioner(set of four Grant Woodware..
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Restless Sex, Knickknack, Victorian Head Job, Playmate Conditioner(set of four Grant Woodware plates with leather bags and original box) porcelain 10.25"dia Provenance: Habatat/Shaw Gallery, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2016
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Spot, ceramic, 36''h x 32''w x 36.5''d
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Spot ceramic 36''h x 32''w x 36.5''d Provenance: Shaw Guido Gallery, Pontiac, Michigan
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2016
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), City Dreams, porcelain, 10.25"dia
Est: $800 - $1,200
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) City Dreams porcelain stamped 10.25"dia
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2016
Howard Kottler, (American, 1930-1989), Untitled (Hand Holding Coffee Mug), ceramic, 5.5"h x 12"w x 4.25"d
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Howard Kottler (American, 1930-1989) Untitled (Hand Holding Coffee Mug) ceramic 5.5"h x 12"w x 4.25"d Provenance: Rago Arts and Auction Center, Lambertville, New Jersey, June 11, 2011, Lot 762
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 25, 2009
Royal Red Vase
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Royal Red Vase Glazed ceramic. 13 x 8 x 1 1/2 in. (33 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm). Titled on bottom.
Phillips
Apr. 12, 2008
HOWARD KOTTLER Glazed earthenware sculptural
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
HOWARD KOTTLER Glazed earthenware sculptural vessel, "Lemon Punch Pot," 1986. (Provenance: The Derek Mason and Daniel Jacobs Collection.) Signed Kottler. 19 1/2" x 15"
Rago Arts and Auction Center