Ardmore Ceramic Art
Lot number: 38
Details: Elephant Bowl
Sculpted by Nkosinathi Mabaso Painted by Punch Shabalala
23 x 43 x 39 cm
9.1 x 16.9 x 15.4 in
Executed in 2009
Provenance: Donated by Ardmore Ceramic Art
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
Artist biography:
This Elephant Bowl is sculpted by Nkosinathi Mbaso, one of Ardmore's leading sculptors. He is a great observer of nature and captures the lifelike expression of this elephant unusually molded to form this beautiful bowl. The painting is by Punch Shabalala, one of Ardmore's most respected and loved artists. She is known for her decorative and intricate patterns influenced by eastern designs.
Ardmore Ceramic Art is the world famous ceramic studio from South Africa. Their work is represented by dealers in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and London and has been sold at auction at Sotheby's, Christie's and Bonhams.
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