David Tolerton Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1907 - d. 2000

David Tolerton (1907-2000) was born in Toledo, OH in 1907. Tolerton was raised in an artistic family immersed in art endeavors. The Tolerton family moved to San Francisco, CA in 1915, while the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition was being held. David's father open an art gallery on Sutter Street, in San Francisco. David studied at Stanford University (1926-28) and the California School of Fine arts where he later taught. David traveled to Spain, Italy, Germany and France to study ironworking, which became his preferred medium throughout his life. David spent the rest of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, teaching, creating and exhibiting his artwork. Tolerton exhibited his work throughout his life including at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1938; the De Young Museum, 1956 (solo). His works were handled by prestigious galleries in California including the Paul Kantor Gallery in Los Angeles. Tolerton's public works can be seen at the Crown-Zellerbach Building in San Francisco, and at the IBM building in San Jose. His works are in the permanent collection of the Oakland Art Museum, the Denver Art Museum and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.

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  • David Tolerton Studio Pottery Vase
    May. 18, 2019

    David Tolerton Studio Pottery Vase

    Est: $400 - $600

    David Tolerton, California (1907-2000) Bulbous vase form Terra cotta 1939 Measures 9" x 7" x 7" Terra cotta vase form with incised decoration, sweeping spiraling incised lines encompassing the body and a glazed interior. Signed and dated on the bottom. Excellent condition.

    The Modern Art Exchange
  • David Tolerton Large Abstract Sculpture 4 x 6 feet
    May. 18, 2019

    David Tolerton Large Abstract Sculpture 4 x 6 feet

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Large abstract steel sculpture - 4 foot by 5+ foot Medium: Steel Titled 'East Wind' 1960s Measures 48" x 65" x 11" Good condition. This is a wall mount sculpture. There are three mounting points provided by the artist, built into the sculpture, to allow for bolts or the like. Provenance: From the collection of a dear friend of the artist. About the artist: David Tolerton (1907-2000) was born in Toledo, OH in 1907. Tolerton was raised in an artistic family immersed in art endeavors. The Tolerton family moved to San Francisco, CA in 1915, while the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition was being held. David's father opened an art gallery on Sutter Street, in San Francisco. David studied at Stanford University (1926-28) and the California School of Fine arts where he later taught. David traveled to Spain, Italy, Germany and France to study ironworking, which became his preferred medium throughout his life. David spent the rest of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, teaching, creating and exhibiting his artwork.Tolerton exhibited his work throughout his life including at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1938; the De Young Museum, 1956 (solo). His works were handled by prestigious galleries in California including the Paul Kantor Gallery in Los Angeles. Tolerton's public works can be seen at the Crown-Zellerbach Building in San Francisco, and at the IBM building in San Jose. His works are in the permanent collection of the Oakland Art Museum, the Denver Art Museum and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.

    The Modern Art Exchange
  • David Tolerton Abstract Metal Sculpture
    May. 18, 2019

    David Tolerton Abstract Metal Sculpture

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Abstract figurative metal sculpture Iron with heavy patina. 'Listening Post/Know How' 1960s Measures 24" x 9" x 11" Good condition. Some loss to patina consistent with age. From the collection of a friend of the artist. About the artist: David Tolerton (1907-2000) was born in Toledo, OH in 1907. Tolerton was raised in an artistic family immersed in art endeavors. The Tolerton family moved to San Francisco, CA in 1915, while the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition was being held. David's father open an art gallery on Sutter Street, in San Francisco. David studied at Stanford University (1926-28) and the California School of Fine arts where he later taught. David traveled to Spain, Italy, Germany and France to study ironworking, which became his preferred medium throughout his life. David spent the rest of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, teaching, creating and exhibiting his artwork. Tolerton exhibited his work throughout his life including at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1938; the De Young Museum, 1956 (solo). His works were handled by prestigious galleries in California including the Paul Kantor Gallery in Los Angeles. Tolerton’s public works can be seen at the Crown-Zellerbach Building in San Francisco, and at the IBM building in San Jose. His works are in the permanent collection of the Oakland Art Museum, the Denver Art Museum and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.

    The Modern Art Exchange
  • David Tolerton - Large Abstract Sculpture
    Oct. 25, 2018

    David Tolerton - Large Abstract Sculpture

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Large abstract steel sculpture - 4 foot by 5+ feet Media: Steel. Title: 'East Wind' Date: 1960s Measurements: 48in. x 65in. x 11in. Condition: Good condition. Notes: This is a wall mount sculpture. There are three mounting points provided by the artist, built into the sculpture, to allow for bolts or the like. Provenance: From the collection of a dear friend of the artist. About the artist: David Tolerton (1907-2000) was born in Toledo, OH in 1907. Tolerton was raised in an artistic family immersed in art endeavors. The Tolerton family moved to San Francisco, CA in 1915, while the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition was being held. David's father open an art gallery on Sutter Street, in San Francisco. David studied at Stanford University (1926-28) and the California School of Fine arts where he later taught. David traveled to Spain, Italy, Germany and France to study ironworking, which became his preferred medium throughout his life. David spent the rest of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, teaching, creating and exhibiting his artwork.Tolerton exhibited his work throughout his life including at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1938; the De Young Museum, 1956 (solo). His works were handled by prestigious galleries in California including the Paul Kantor Gallery in Los Angeles. Tolerton's public works can be seen at the Crown-Zellerbach Building in San Francisco, and at the IBM building in San Jose. His works are in the permanent collection of the Oakland Art Museum, the Denver Art Museum and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.

    The Modern Art Exchange
  • David Tolerton - Abstract Metal Sculpture
    Oct. 25, 2018

    David Tolerton - Abstract Metal Sculpture

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Abstract figurative metal sculpture Media: Iron with heavy patina. Title: 'Listening Post/Know How' Date: 1960s Measurements: 24in. x 9in. x 11in. Condition: Good condition. Some loss to patina consistent with age. Provenance: From the collection of a dear friend of the artist. About the artist: David Tolerton (1907-2000) was born in Toledo, OH in 1907. Tolerton was raised in an artistic family immersed in art endeavors. The Tolerton family moved to San Francisco, CA in 1915, while the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition was being held. David's father open an art gallery on Sutter Street, in San Francisco. David studied at Stanford University (1926-28) and the California School of Fine arts where he later taught. David traveled to Spain, Italy, Germany and France to study ironworking, which became his preferred medium throughout his life. David spent the rest of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, teaching, creating and exhibiting his artwork. Tolerton exhibited his work throughout his life including at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1938; the De Young Museum, 1956 (solo). His works were handled by prestigious galleries in California including the Paul Kantor Gallery in Los Angeles. Tolerton's public works can be seen at the Crown-Zellerbach Building in San Francisco, and at the IBM building in San Jose. His works are in the permanent collection of the Oakland Art Museum, the Denver Art Museum and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.

    The Modern Art Exchange
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