Michele Oka Doner Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Michele Oka Doner Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 19, 2024
Michele Oka Doner (b. 1945): 'Burning Branch' Fire Poker
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Patinated bronze, 1981, unmarked. 33 in. (length).
STAIR
Oct. 24, 2024
Michele Oka Doner, Coral Reef collar necklace
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Michele Oka Doner Coral Reef collar necklace USA, 2004 22k gold 2.125 h x 5 dia in (5 x 13 cm) Stamped to narrow side of collar 'OKA DONER'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 02, 2024
Michele Oka Doner, Wrapped Figure
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Michele Oka Doner Wrapped Figure 1985 stoneware 15.5 h x 4.5 w x 3.25 d in (39 x 11 x 8 cm) Sold with digital copies of the invoice from Gloria Luria Gallery and a personal note from the artist to Arthur J. Williams. Provenance: Gloria Luria Gallery, Bay Harbor Islands, FL | Acquired from the previous in 1990, Collection of Arthur J. Williams This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 01, 2024
MICHELE OKA DONER BOOKS SIGNED
Est: $30 - $60
2 books/publications by Michele Oka Doner of her sculptural works. The larger signed, and inscribed, by the artist. Measures: Largest 13" x 6 1/2" Provenance: Ex-Estate of Dick Polich.
Austin York LLC
Jul. 12, 2024
Michele Oka Doner, Brooch
Est: $800 - $1,200
Michele Oka Doner Brooch c. 2000 bronze, baroque cultured pearl 3.25 w x 6.25 l in (8 x 16 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection | Thence by descent This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 15, 2024
Michele Oka Doner (born 1945) 'Terrible Chair' Collection
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Michele Oka Doner (born 1945) 'Terrible Chair' Collection Untitled - Unique piece Sculptural chair Patinated bronze Model created in 1990 H 77 × L 26,5 × W 29 cm Michele Oka Doner (née en 1945) Collection 'Terrible Chair' Untitled - Pièce unique Chaise sculpturale Bronze patiné Modèle créé en 1990 H 77 × L 26,5 × P 29 cm
Piasa
Dec. 06, 2023
Michele Oka Doner, Apple
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Michele Oka Doner Apple 1978 brass 3.5 h x 3.125 dia in (9 x 8 cm) Provenance: Gift from the artist to the present owner This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Oct. 04, 2023
Michele Oka Doner
Est: $800 - $1,200
American, b. 1945 Torso (Prototype for Steuben Glass), 2007 Enameled glass on stand Overall with stand 6 x 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches (15.2 x 5.7 x 8.2 cm)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 04, 2023
Michele Oka Doner
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
American, b. 1945 Untitled (Terrible Chair Series), 1990 Bronze and gold leaf 14 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches x 6 1/2 inches (36.2 x 17.1 x 16.5 cm) Small scattered losses and rubs to patina throughout.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 21, 2023
Michele Oka Doner, Untitled (from the Terrible Chairs series)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Michele Oka Doner Untitled (from the Terrible Chairs series) USA, c. 1990 patinated cast bronze 30.5 h x 12 w x 12 d in (77 x 30 x 30 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jul. 25, 2023
MICHELE OKA DONER (BORN 1945) Untitled (Doll)1964glazed porcelain, gilt porcelainheight 14in (35.5cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 8 3/4in (22.3cm)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
MICHELE OKA DONER (BORN 1945) Untitled (Doll) 1964 glazed porcelain, gilt porcelain height 14in (35.5cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 8 3/4in (22.3cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 15, 2023
Sculptures, Michele Oka Doner
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
(lot of 3) Michele Oka Doner (American, b. 1945), Death Masks, circa 1965, 3 (three) ceramic sculptures, unsigned, largest: 6"h x 5.5"w x 3.25"d
Clars Auctions
Jun. 04, 2023
Christofle Palm Vase by Michele Oka Doner
Est: $600 - $800
Modernist vase by American designer Michele Oka Doner (B. 1945) who has worked with Christofle on numerous occasions, silver over bronze, marked on bottom with Christofle mark and 2 other marks and artists signature on inside of leaf, very good condition, 6.625" height
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Mar. 15, 2023
Michele Oka Doner American, b. 1945 Maquette for 'Spiral Seed'
Est: $500 - $700
Michele Oka Doner American, b. 1945 Maquette for 'Spiral Seed' Bronze with brown patina 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches (10.8 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 23, 2022
Michele Oka Doner (American) Ceremonial Sterling Silver Pod
Est: $800 - $2,000
Sterling Silver Sculpture, with etched Signature and 925. Michele Oka Doner is an internationally renowned artist and author whose work spans five decades. Complete with display pad - 6.5? x 6.5? This lot has no reserve. Artist: Michele Oka Doner Issued: 2000s Dimensions: 3" L x 2.5" W x 1.5" H Country of Origin: USA
Lion and Unicorn
Sep. 15, 2022
Michele Oka Doner: 'Burning Branch' Fire Poker
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Patinated bronze, 1981, unmarked.33 in. (length).
STAIR
Jul. 28, 2022
Michele Oka Doner (American, b. 1945) Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Michele Oka Doner (American, b. 1945) Untitled bronze Laregest: 19 1/2 x 12 inches. Property from The Private Collection of Ted and Generosa Ammon, New York, New York
Hindman
Aug. 01, 2021
Christofle Palm Vase by Michele Oka Doner
Est: $400 - $600
Modernist vase by American designer Michele Oka Doner (B. 1945) who has worked with Christofle on numerous occasions, silver over bronze, marked on bottom with Christofle mark and 2 other marks and artists signature on inside of leaf, very good condition, 6.625" height
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Feb. 01, 2021
Michele Oka Doner (American, b.1945) Bronze Peapod
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Michele Oka Doner (American, b.1945) Bronze Peapod. Depicting a unique large peapod filled with peas. Measures approx. - 21 3/8" long x 3" high x 3 1/4" deep. No visible signature. Michele Oka Doner's work is fueled by a lifelong study and appreciation of the natural world, from which she derives her formal vocabulary. Her work encompasses materials including glass, bronze and silver and in a variety of scales she mirrors the world around her Â– from the small and intimate to the large and magnificent. Michele is well known for creating over 40 public art installations throughout the United States and in Europe, including Radiant Site at New YorkÂ’s Herald Square subway (1987), Flight at WashingtonÂ’s Reagan International Airport and A Walk on the Beach at The Miami International Airport (1995-2010) which features 9000 bronze sculptures inlaid over a mile and a quarter long concourse of terrazzo with mother-of-pearl Â– it is one of the largest public artworks in the world.
Antiques & Art International
Sep. 30, 2020
Michele Oka Doner (Born 1945) Faucet1986cast bronze with brown patinafaucet: 5 x 15 1/2 x 5 1/2in (12.7 x 39 x 14cm);one handle: 3 x 4 3/4 x 2in (7.6 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm);the other handle: 4 x 4 x 2 in (10.1 x 10.1 x 5.1cm)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Michele Oka Doner (Born 1945) Faucet 1986 cast bronze with brown patina faucet: 5 x 15 1/2 x 5 1/2in (12.7 x 39 x 14cm); one handle: 3 x 4 3/4 x 2in (7.6 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm); the other handle: 4 x 4 x 2 in (10.1 x 10.1 x 5.1cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 31, 2020
Michele Oka Doner (born 1945) Terrible Table1988oxidized blackened bronze with glass topheight 17 1/4in; width 26in (66cm); depth 26in (66cm)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Michele Oka Doner (born 1945) Terrible Table 1988 oxidized blackened bronze with glass top height 17 1/4in; width 26in (66cm); depth 26in (66cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 08, 2020
Michele Oka Doner Sculptural Chair
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Provenance: Personal Collection of Gloria Luria, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. "Starting in 1966 when she opened the Gloria Luria Gallery in Miami and for three decades thereafter, Gloria was the leading advocate of contemporary art in South Florida. She was first listed in 'Who's Who in American Art' 1973. Gloria Luria was a founding member and president of the Art Dealers Association of South Florida in the 70's. Gloria was instrumental in first bringing 'Art Miami' to the Miami Beach Convention Center, which in turn paved the way for Art Basel." As a contemporary art enthusiast and collector for over 50 years, Gloria Luria has made it a priority to share her passion for art by donating numerous pieces to museums in both South Florida and New York including the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art where Gloria is a 'Fellow for Life.' As recent as February 2019, Gloria was honored by the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for being a 'bold trailblazer who exhibited women artists long before it was in vogue. At 93 years of age, Gloria's passion for and involvement in the art scene continues to this day." Do you have a similar item to sell? We make consigning easy and convenient: simply send photos and information about your items via email, our website, or snail mail, and we will get back to you with an estimate for our May 2020 auction.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Feb. 08, 2020
Michele Oka Doner Sculptural Chair
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Chair is titled "Web Eruption." Provenance: Personal Collection of Gloria Luria, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. "Starting in 1966 when she opened the Gloria Luria Gallery in Miami and for three decades thereafter, Gloria was the leading advocate of contemporary art in South Florida. She was first listed in 'Who's Who in American Art' 1973. Gloria Luria was a founding member and president of the Art Dealers Association of South Florida in the 70's. Gloria was instrumental in first bringing 'Art Miami' to the Miami Beach Convention Center, which in turn paved the way for Art Basel." As a contemporary art enthusiast and collector for over 50 years, Gloria Luria has made it a priority to share her passion for art by donating numerous pieces to museums in both South Florida and New York including the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art where Gloria is a 'Fellow for Life.' As recent as February 2019, Gloria was honored by the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for being a 'bold trailblazer who exhibited women artists long before it was in vogue. At 93 years of age, Gloria's passion for and involvement in the art scene continues to this day." Do you have a similar item to sell? We make consigning easy and convenient: simply send photos and information about your items via email, our website, or snail mail, and we will get back to you with an estimate for our May 2020 auction.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Nov. 16, 2019
Michele Oka Doner for Steuben Oracle Vessel Vase
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
United States,b.1945 Organic ridged spiral bronze stand supporting a glass cone vessel.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 18, 2019
Michele Oka Doner (American, b. 1945)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Tattooed Doll ca 1965 glazed porcelain ht. 12.75 in. Provenance: Purchased from the artist, ca 1980, at University of Michigan art show
Cowan's Auctions
Aug. 01, 2019
Steuben 'Ocean Reef Bowl' by M. Oka Doner
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Steuben 'Ocean Reef Bowl' designed in 2006 by Michele Oka Doner. Copper wheel engravings of floating diatoms on large round glass bowl, nestled in bronze base artfully formed by lost wax casting & utilizing delicate coastal beach coral branches. Signed on base of bowl. Bowl 11"W x 8"H; base 16"W X 15"L x 9"H. Condition report: overall good condition, no issues to report, see photos. Examine all photos closely. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers for quotes.
Abington Auction Gallery
Nov. 08, 2016
ƒ MICHELE OKA DONER (NÉE EN 1945) Grande coupe sculpture "Pressed bowl", en faïence, circa 1964, formée de l'assemblage de plaques...
Est: €1,200 - €1,800
ƒ MICHELE OKA DONER (NÉE EN 1945) Grande coupe sculpture "Pressed bowl", en faïence, circa 1964, formée de l'assemblage de plaques et éléments en terre blanche, certains émaillés et d'autres patinés, présentant trois personnages oniriques. A large "Pressed bowl" earthenware bowl, c. 1964, white clay pieces assembly. H 11,5 X L 28,2 X P 25,2 cm - H 4 1/2 X W 11 1/8 X D 9 7/8 in.
Tajan
Dec. 05, 2015
MICHELE OKA DONER (b. 1945): SOUL CATCHER
Est: $50 - $75
MICHELE OKA DONER (b. 1945): SOUL CATCHER Glazed ceramic; together with Lee Spiller: Stone Vase, sculpted granite. 3 1/2 and 7 3/4 in. Property sold to benefit The Newark Museum
STAIR
Sep. 24, 2015
Michele Oka Doner, (American, b. 1945), Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Michele Oka Doner (American, b. 1945) Untitled glazed ceramic Height: 10 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 11, 2014
Michele Oka Doner, (American, b. 1945), Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Michele Oka Doner (American, b. 1945) Untitled glazed ceramic Height: 10 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 09, 2014
MICHELE OKA DONER (B.1945)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MICHELE OKA DONER (B.1945) A FAUCET, CIRCA 1986 cast bronze faucet: 15 ½ in. (39 cm.) long, 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) wide; one handle 3 in. (7.6 cm.) high, 4 ¾ in. (12.1 cm.) wide, 2 in. (5.1 cm.) deep, the other handle 4 in. (10.1 cm.) high, 4 in. (10.1 cm.) wide, 2 in. (5.1 cm.) deep
Christie's
Dec. 12, 2013
Michele Oka Doner, (American, b. 1945), Skull
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Michele Oka Doner (American, b. 1945) Skull glazed ceramic 6 x 10 x 12 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 13, 2013
ƒ Michele Oka DONER (Née en 1945) Grande coupe sculpture "Pressed bowl", circa 1964, en faïence, formée de l'assemblage de plaques e...
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
ƒ Michele Oka DONER (Née en 1945) Grande coupe sculpture "Pressed bowl", circa 1964, en faïence, formée de l'assemblage de plaques et éléments en terre blanche, certains émaillés et d'autres patinés, présentant trois personnages oniriques. A large "Pressed bowl" earthenware bowl formed from the assembly of partly enameled white clay pieces, circa 1964. Haut. 11,5 cm - Long. 28,2 cm - Larg. 25,2 cm / Height. 4 1/2 in. - Length. 11 1/8 in. - Width. 9 7/8 in.
Tajan
Sep. 25, 2013
Michele Oka Doner, (American, b. 1945), Untitled (Ten Pods)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Michele Oka Doner (American, b. 1945) Untitled (Ten Pods) porcelain Largest: 6 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 15, 2006
MICHELE OKA DONER
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
"CORAL/WAVE" CHAIR measurements note 31 in. (78.7 cm) high 1993 unique Sterling silver with bronze legs Arthur C. Danto, Art and Application, exh. cat., Turbulence Gallery, New York, 1993, p. 40 Coco Myers, "Studio Visit: In Her Element," Mirabella, February, 1994, p. 144 Yves Marbreier, "Una dea a Soho," Casa Vogue, February, 1994, p. 143 Hubertus Raben, "Portraits: Michele Oka Doner," International, August 1995, pp. 56-57 Juliana Di Balint, "Intramontabile SOHO," Elle Decor, January/February, 1996, p. 114 Ann E. Berman, "Force of Nature," Quest, May 1996, p. 56 Marina Pignatelli, "Grande Loft con Fantasma," Ville & Casa, September 1997, p. 46 Rita Martins, "Arte Dignifica o Dia-a-Dia," Casa Vogue (Brasil), vol. 21, no. 2., 1997, p. 93 Lisa Matthews, "La dea eccentrica," La Repubblica delle Donne, Supplement of La Repubblica, December 23, 1997, p. 93 Anne Barclay Morgan "Site: Michele Oka Doner: A Walk on the Beach," Sculpture Magazine, November 1997, p. 12 Vera Graff, "Living in Soho," Architektur & Wohnen, special New York edition, May 1998, p. 104 Michele Oka Doner: Ceremonial Silver, exh. cat., Primavera Gallery, New York, 1999, p. 16 Francis Dorleans, "Noir et Blanc," Madame Figaro, September 19, 2001, p. 99 Eve M. Kahn, "Visionary Kitchen," Food & Wine, March 2002, p. 149 George Pelletier, "Art and Inspiration," Florida International, November 2002. p. 112 Suzanne Ramljak, Morris Lapidus and Arthur C. Danto, Michele Oka Doner: Natural Seduction, New York, 2003, p. 81 Roland Hagenberg, "Michele Oka Doner: Een Strandjutter in New York," Residence, November 2003, p. 121 John Loecke, "Force of Nature," Gotham, October 2006, p. 207 PROVENANCE Collection of the artist EXHIBITED Art and Application, Turbulence Gallery, New York, February 10-March 20, 1993 Michele Oka Doner: Ceremonial Silver, Primavera Gallery, New York, May 20-June 30, 1999
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