Robert Sperry Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Sperry Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 13, 2025
Robert Sperry Glazed Stoneware Charger
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) Glazed Stoneware Charger, with cobalt blue and tan splatter to center, signed to underside. 1.75" H x 11" Diameter. Provenance: From 333 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: Studio Ceramics, Ceramicist, Art Pottery, Studio Pottery, Polychrome glazed, Three-dimensional, Abstraction, Tableware, Plate, Dish, Wheel-thrown, Decorative Arts
Auctions at Showplace
Feb. 13, 2025
Robert Sperry Blue Glazed Porcelain Bowl
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) Blue Glazed Porcelain Bowl, signed to underside. 3" H x 11.25" Diameter. Provenance: From 333 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: Studio Ceramics, Ceramicist, Art Pottery, Three dimensional, Charger, Dish, Vessel, Wheel-thrown, Polychrome, Cobalt blue, Decorative Arts
Auctions at Showplace
Jan. 16, 2025
Robert Sperry, Untitled (#1015)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Sperry Untitled (#1015) 1991 glazed stoneware with white-slip 27.25 h x 27.25 w x 3.5 d in (69 x 69 x 9 cm) Signed, dated and numbered in slip to reverse 'Sperry 91 1015'. Literature: Skilled Work: American Craft in the Renwick Gallery, Trapp, pg. 67 illustrates similar example This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jan. 09, 2025
Robert Sperry, Tall vase
Est: $600 - $800
Robert Sperry Tall vase c. 1960 glazed stoneware 24.625 h x 8.5 dia in (63 x 22 cm) Slip signature to underside 'Sperry'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Nov. 17, 2024
Robert Sperry Green Glazed Stoneware Vase
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) Green Glazed Stoneware Vase, with palm tree motif, signed to underside. 10.75" x 6.25" Diameter. Provenance: From 333 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: Art Pottery, Studio Pottery, Partially glazed, Ceramic, Nature, Foliate, Sculpture, Vessel, Potter, Ceramicist, Wheel-thrown, Three-dimensional, Decorative Arts
Auctions at Showplace
Nov. 03, 2024
Robert Sperry Glazed Stoneware Charger
Est: $600 - $800
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) Glazed Stoneware Charger, with cobalt blue and tan splatter to center, signed to underside. 1.75" H x 11" Diameter. Provenance: From 333 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: Ceramic, Ceramicist, Art Pottery, Studio Pottery, Three dimensional, Abstraction, Tableware, Plate, Dish, Decorative Arts
Auctions at Showplace
Oct. 02, 2024
Robert Sperry, Monumental charger
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Robert Sperry Monumental charger 1986 glazed stoneware with white slip 4 h x 27.75 dia in (10 x 70 cm) Incised signature and date to reverse '#692 Sperry 86'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jul. 18, 2024
Robert Sperry Handled Jug Vessel Stoneware
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Handled Jug Vessel'' Glazed Stoneware 10''x7.5''. Cobalt and green drip glazes. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 18, 2024
Robert Sperry ''Bullseye Jar'' Stoneware
Est: $750 - $1,500
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Bullseye Jar'' Glazed Stoneware 16''x11''. Exceptional handled jar with green and iron drip glazes. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 18, 2024
Robert Sperry White Crackle Jar 1984 Stoneware
Est: $500 - $1,000
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''White Crackle Jar'' 1984 Glazed Stoneware 12''x11''. Silver luster and black glazes against his typical white crackle. Incised signature on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 18, 2024
Robert Sperry Cobalt and Luster Trio Stoneware
Est: $750 - $1,500
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Cobalt and Luster Trio'' Glazed Stoneware 9'' to 14''. Funk pottery vessels and square tray. From a series produced in the 1960's. Glaze signatures on bottom. Tall vessel has small repair under top rim. Overall excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 18, 2024
Robert Sperry ''Blue Bag Series #3'' 1975 Ceramic
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Blue Bag Series #3'' 1975 Glazed Ceramic 19''x17''. Museum quality funk pottery handled tray with kiln, brick, and mouth imagery. Sperry would experiment in funk pottery from 1974-75 under Patti Warashina's encouragement. The majority of pieces from this period reside in museum collections. Signed and titled on verso. Housed in plexiglas display box measuring 10.5''x23''x20''. Excellent condition. Work is published in LaMar Harrington's book ''Ceramics in the Pacific Northwest'' on page 64.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 12, 2024
Robert Sperry, Untitled (Plate)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Robert Sperry Untitled (Plate) USA, 1981 stoneware with slip 15.75 h x 15.75 w x 3 d in (40 x 40 x 8 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'Sperry 81'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 03, 2023
Untitled #897A
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold to Benefit the Greenwich House Pottery Capital Campaign Robert Sperry 1927 - 1998 Untitled #897A signed, dated 89 and inscribed 897A (on the underside) stoneware with slip and glaze height: 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) diameter: 27 in. (68.6 cm.) Executed in 1989.
Sotheby's
Aug. 11, 2023
Robert Sperry, Large Charger
Est: $400 - $600
Robert Sperry, Large Charger Washington, USA, circa 1960, glazed stoneware, 16.5"dia.
Clars Auctions
Jan. 19, 2023
Robert Sperry (American 1927-1998): Vase
Est: $200 - $400
glazed stoneware; signed; 10 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (27.31 x 11.43 cm.)
Abell Auction
Jan. 08, 2023
ROBERT SPERRY (1927-1998, SEATTLE) LARGE STUDIO POTTERY COVERED JAR. 13.75" TALL TO TOP OF HANDLE. $400-600
Est: $400 - $600
ROBERT SPERRY (1927-1998, SEATTLE) LARGE STUDIO POTTERY COVERED JAR. 13.75" TALL TO TOP OF HANDLE. $400-600
Sunset Auction
Dec. 15, 2022
Robert Sperry Early Bottle Vase Stoneware
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Early Bottle Vase Glazed Stoneware 11''x5''. Wheel thrown bottle vase with dark green glazes. Glaze signature on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 15, 2022
Robert Sperry White Crackle Ball Vase
Est: $400 - $800
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) White Crackle Ball Vase Glazed Stoneware 9''x11''. Thick white crackle glazed with iron red pooling near spout. Signed on bottom. Two tight firing cracks on bottom, original to its manufacture.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 15, 2022
Robert Sperry White Crackle Compote
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) White Crackle Compote Glazed Stoneware 7.5''x9.5''. Gold luster accents on interior and stem. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 15, 2022
Robert Sperry White Crackle Bowl 1975
Est: $750 - $1,500
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) White Crackle Bowl 1975 Glazed Stoneware 20'' Diameter. Exceptional white crackle centerbowl with gold luster and iron oxide glazes. Signed and dated on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Sep. 29, 2022
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) #784, 1987 Ceramic 26-1/2 x 3-3/4 inches (6
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) #784, 1987 Ceramic 26-1/2 x 3-3/4 inches (67.3 x 9.5 cm) Signed, dated, and titled to underside Property from a Private Collection HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 17, 2022
ROBERT SPERRY STUDIO POTTERY BOWL. FACTORY FLAW ON SIDE. 8" DIAMETER
Est: -
ROBERT SPERRY STUDIO POTTERY BOWL. FACTORY FLAW ON SIDE. 8" DIAMETER
Sunset Auction
Jun. 12, 2022
Robert Sperry (1927-1998) Studio Art Pottery Bowl
Est: $100 - $200
Bowl with abstract design cobalt blue and brown tone glazes. Raised unglazed foot. Signed to bottom. Excellent condition. 2" H x 8" dia.
District Auction
Mar. 23, 2022
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) Collection of Three Vases, 1960
Est: $400 - $500
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) Collection of Three Vases, 1960 glazed stoneware signed and dated Tallest: H 13 1/4 x Dia 3 inches. Property from the Collection of George Irwin, Quincy, Illinois, Sold to Benefit Krannert Art Museum
Hindman
Oct. 21, 2021
Robert Sperry ''Mural Study'' 1984 Mixed Media
Est: $500 - $1,000
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Mural Study'' 1984 Mixed Media on Paper 23''x23'' Sight. A scarce geometric abstraction that the artist would translate into black and white crackle glazed ceramic slabs. Signed and dated l.r. Gallery framed 31.5''x31.5''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Oct. 21, 2021
Robert Sperry ''Table Lamp'' 1960's
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Table Lamp'' 1960's Stoneware 32''. Unusual wheel thrown and cobalt glazed vase-form base 19''. Signed in glaze on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Oct. 21, 2021
Robert Sperry ''Seated Nude'' 1961 Stoneware
Est: $500 - $1,000
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Seated Nude'' 1961 Stoneware 5.5''x7''. A scarce hand built sculpture covered in iron glazes. Signed and dated on bottom of wood platform. Small professional repair to hair.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Oct. 21, 2021
Robert Sperry ''Head Sculpture'' 1961 Stoneware
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Head Sculpture'' 1961 Stoneware 10''x7''x8''. A scarce early slab constructed and glazed sculpture with cross on head. Signed and dated in glaze on interior. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Oct. 21, 2021
Robert Sperry ''Early Sgraffito Vase'' 1950's
Est: $400 - $800
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Early Sgraffito Vase'' 1950's Ceramic 10.5''x7''. Exceptional abstract sgraffito decorated vase with glazes. Signed in glaze on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
May. 20, 2021
Robert Sperry Studio Art Pottery Tall Lamp
Est: $400 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998) studio art pottery lamp. Gallery label from Art Resource. See close-up photo of firing cracks at base. Measures 30.5 in. x 8 in. Two socket. Provenance: From the estate of Clint Max Miller of Seattle and most recently Walla Walla. Clint was a history buff and an avid antiques collector and appraiser. He was particularly interested in antique and collectible toys, lamps and lighting and antique militaria. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. This item requires the use of an outside shipper. Buyer to select shipper and make all arrangements. Here are 2 options: The UPS Store 12402 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99218 509-467-4451 store0957@theupsstore.com. Or, Action Shipping 11807 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99206 509-926-2445 contacts@actionshipping.comcastbiz.net.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 15, 2021
Robert Sperry Large Glazed Stoneware Charger
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Sperry (American, 1927-1998) Large wheel thrown stoneware charger with dripped and painted glazes, c. 1960's, signed Sperry to the base. Dimensions: 17 in. dia. Condition: Very good with no damage or restoration.Â Courtesy Smithsonian American Art Museum: Â Born in Bushnell, Illinois, Robert Sperry earned aÂ B.A. degree at the University of Saskatchewan, aÂ B.F.A. inÂ 1953Â at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and an M.F.A. inÂ 1955Â at the University of Washington. Early in his ceramic career Sperry found inspiration at the Archie Bray Foundation in Montana, where he worked with Peter Voulkos and Rudy Autio. An influential ceramist, Sperry was on the faculty of the University of Washington fromÂ 1955Â until his retirement inÂ 1982, serving as the head of the ceramics department for twenty-two years.
Neue Auctions
Apr. 29, 2021
Robert Sperry Studio Art Pottery Tall Lamp
Est: $800 - $1,400
Robert Sperry (1927-1998) studio art pottery lamp. Gallery label from Art Resource. See close-up photo of firing cracks at base. Measures 30.5 in. x 8 in. Two socket. Provenance: From the estate of Clint Max Miller of Seattle and most recently Walla Walla. Clint was a history buff and an avid antiques collector and appraiser. He was particularly interested in antique and collectible toys, lamps and lighting and antique militaria. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. This item requires the use of an outside shipper. Buyer to select shipper and make all arrangements. Here are 2 options: The UPS Store 12402 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99218 509-467-4451 store0957@theupsstore.com. Or, Action Shipping 11807 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99206 509-926-2445 contacts@actionshipping.comcastbiz.net.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Mar. 18, 2021
Robert Sperry ''Cobalt Glazed Lamp'' 1960's Stoneware
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Cobalt Glazed Lamp'' 1960's Stoneware 16.5''x10''. Exceptional cobalt and iron oxide speckled glaze vase form. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition. With hardware it measures 29''.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 18, 2021
Robert Sperry ''Checkered Glaze Lamp'' 1960's Stoneware
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Checkered Glaze Lamp'' 1960's Stoneware 19''x9''. Exceptional cobalt blue and iron oxide glazed vase form. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition. With hardware it measures 23''.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 18, 2021
Robert Sperry ''White Ice Crackle Bowl'' 1970's Ceramic
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''White Ice Crackle Bowl'' 1970's Ceramic 6''x8.5''. Exceptional thick white ice crackle glazes on a bulbous handled form. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 18, 2021
Robert Sperry ''White Crackle Charger'' 1970's Ceramic
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''White Crackle Charger'' 1970's Ceramic 12''. Exceptional thick drip white crackle charger with gold luster and iron oxide glazes. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 18, 2021
Robert Sperry ''White Crackle Tea Bowl'' 1970's Ceramic
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''White Crackle Tea Bowl'' 1970's Ceramic 4''x5.5''. Exceptional white crackle ribbed bowl with gold luster and iron oxide glazes. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 18, 2021
Robert Sperry ''White Crackle Bowl'' 1970's Ceramic
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''White Crackle Bowl'' 1970's Ceramic 5''x6.5''. Exceptional white crackle bulbous bowl with gold luster and iron oxide glazes. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 20, 2020
ROBERT SPERRY MID CENTURY MODERN POTTERY BALL VASE
Est: -
Robert Sperry 1927-1998, Seattle Washington, known for Stoneware-ceramic, painting. Born in Bushnell, Illinois, Robert Sperry became a ceramist and Professor of Ceramics at the University of Washington from 1955. He earned his BA degree from the University of Saskatchewan and in 1954, his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Art Institute of Chicago and his Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Washington. Approx. Net Weight: 5lbs 11oz Keywords: China, Porcelain, Pottery; Ref: BD1209
Bradford's
Dec. 17, 2020
Robert Sperry ''Butterfly Jar'' Stoneware with Decal
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Butterfly Jar'' Stoneware with Decal 6''x6.5''. Unusual wheel thrown jar with gold luster glazes and butterfly decal. Influenced by fellow potter Howard Kottler. Signed. 1.25'' chip repair to bottom edge with a few small glaze flakes to edges.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Oct. 08, 2020
Robert Sperry Iron Splash Charger Stoneware
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Iron Splash Charger Glazed Stoneware 13''. Cobalt and iron glazes with sgraffito. Signed on bottom, circa late 1960's. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Oct. 08, 2020
Robert Sperry Splash Squat Vase 1962 Stoneware
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Splash Squat Vase 1962 Glazed Stoneware 6''x8''. Signed and dated on bottom with museum numbering. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Oct. 08, 2020
Robert Sperry ''Intimate Landscape'' 1960 Casein
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) ''Intimate Landscape'' 1960 Casein on Paper 21.5''x16.5'' Sight. Exceptional Northwest abstraction by this known potter. Signed l.r. with title label on verso. Original framing 31''x25''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 25, 2020
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Flower Square Tray Glazed Stoneware 9.5''x9.5''. An unusual early tray with flower glaze motifs. Signed on verso. Excellent condition. Collection of W. Gordon Menzies, Seattle.
Est: $100 - $300
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Flower Square Tray Glazed Stoneware 9.5''x9.5''. An unusual early tray with flower glaze motifs. Signed on verso. Excellent condition. Collection of W. Gordon Menzies, Seattle.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
May. 07, 2020
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Fossil #876 Charger 1989 Stoneware 27.5''x4''.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Fossil #876 Charger 1989 Stoneware 27.5''x4''. Museum quality black crackle glazed hanging charger with fossil motif. Signed and dated on verso. Tiny flake to top edge. Overall excellent condition. Collection of Mark Bloome, Seattle.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 08, 2020
Robert Sperry (1927-1998) Tinted Paper Collage
Est: $400 - $800
Layered pulp paper abstract depicting two orbs above horizontal lines. Pencil signed and dated '87 lower right. Float mounted to backing mat board. Custom mahogany gallery frame with UV plexi glass by Allison & Ross, Inc. Seattle. Excellent condtion. 30" x 22" image approx.; 34.25" x 26.25" frame
District Auction
Mar. 05, 2020
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Cross Slab 1977 Glazed Stoneware 14.5''x14.5''. An unusual early slab with his silver luster and iron oxide glazes. Signed and dated on verso. Slight corner flake to upper right edge. Overall excellent condition.
Est: $500 - $1,000
Robert Sperry (1927-1998 Washington) Cross Slab 1977 Glazed Stoneware 14.5''x14.5''. An unusual early slab with his silver luster and iron oxide glazes. Signed and dated on verso. Slight corner flake to upper right edge. Overall excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC