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Kenneth F. Bates Enamel Box with Cover, 1977

Kenneth Francis Bates (American 1904-1994) " Salome's Comforter, " 1977,  enamel box with cover, the circular form in translucent enamel on 24 karat gold paillons, gilder's metal and fine silver, signed and dated '77 to the base. Dimensions: 3.25 in. dia. x 1.25 in.h. Condition: Very good with no damage or repair. Provenance: Purchased from the Cleveland Museum of Art May Show, 1977. Exhibited: Cleveland Museum of Art May Show, 1977.

Kenneth F. Bates Enamel Box, 1930

Kenneth Francis Bates (American 1904-1994) "Peacock Box," 1930, enamel over gold leaf, signed and dated '30 to the base, the four sided tapering form decorated with peacock feathers in green, gold, aubergine, pale blue and yellow, the slightly domed top with knopped brass and enamel finial. Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 3.5 in. Condition: Very good original condition with some very minor crazing. Provenance: Purchased from the Cleveland Museum of Art May Show, 1930. Exhibited: The Cleveland Museum of Art May Show, 1931.

Kenneth F. Bates Cloisonne Enamel Box, 1984

Kenneth Francis Bates (American 1904-1994) "Homage to Art Deco," 1984, cloisonne enamel on copper over painted wood box form, featuring a geometric design in blue, yellow, white, black and red,signed and dated to the base of the box, constructed as four panels applied to the sides and top. Dimensions: 1.5 x 3 x 3 in. Condition: Very good with possibly a minute loss to 2 top corners of box, but one needs a magnifying glass to see. Any other inconsistencies are in the making. Provenance: Purchased from the Cleveland Museum of Art May Show. Price: 500.00 Exhibited: Cleveland Museum of Art May Show, 1985. From the Cleveland Arts Prize Entry for 1963: ". . . Bates was arguably the greatest influence on multiple generations of American students who would embrace the (enamel) medium. Through the three books he wrote during his 43-year career as an instructor at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Bates also spread the gospel of enameling around the country. His first book, Enameling, Principles and Practicesn(1951), is still considered one of the standard texts in the field.

KENNETH FRANCIS BATES (AMERICAN, 1904-1994)

Kenneth Francis Bates (American, Cleveland School 1904-1994) Leaf patterns, 1975, Enamel on metal charger, signed and dated verso. 10.75 in. d. Condition: A few small chips to edge.

Kenneth Francis Bates (American, 1904-1994), Spring Comes In My Window, Unsigned, identified on an exhibition label from The Cleveland

Kenneth Francis Bates (American, 1904-1994) Spring Comes In My Window Unsigned, identified on an exhibition label from The Cleveland Museum of Art affixed to the reverse. Enamel on metal mounted to board, 11 3/8 x 9 5/8 in., framed. Condition: one enamel chip to top left yellow flower, wood frame wear. Exhibitions: 31st May Show, The Cleveland Museum of Art, May 4th-June 12th, 1949.

Kenneth Bates copper enamel

Kenneth F. Bates (American 1904-1994)- ''The Life Of Jesus''- copper enamel triptych, 1st panel- ''Jesus and Madonna''; 2nd panel- Jesus as King; 3rd panel- Jesus Crucified'', panels have separated otherwise very good condition. 10 1/2 x 13 3/4'' (opened)

Kenneth Bates (American, b. 1904) Spring Light Unsigned. Pastel on paper, sight size 21 1/4 x 27 1/4 in. (54 x 69.3 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame.