Funk art kingpin Robert Arneson (1930 – 1992) has some sculptural work for auction through Bonhams and Wright. Three of the works are scheduled for the block at 1 p.m. March 31 at the Bonhams auction house’s Los Angeles location. A fourth piece is up for auction on March 26th through Wright.
As expected, a couple of these works could set the buyer back tens of thousands of dollars. However, there is one piece within the set for the Arneson collector on a budget.
Above image: Robert Arneson, The Coach, 1976, glazed ceramic, 17 x 9 x 3 inches, signed and dated “Arneson 12/30/76” on the underside. Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000.
Robert Arneson, Ikaros, 1979, 10 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 2 inches. Estimate: $2,000 to $4,000
Robert Arneson, Untitled, ca. 1961, hand-built and glazed earthenware, signed “Arneson” on the underside, 15.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches. Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000.
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I am surprised that the pieces are so reasonable for someone of his stature. Perhaps he has not risen out of the proverbial mud!