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b. 1925 - d. 2016

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  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Pottery Vessel
    Mar. 16, 2025

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Pottery Vessel

    Est: $400 - $600

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Pottery Vessel  A lidded example with a multi-colored glaze, signed as pictured.  Dimensions: 6 1/4in diameter, the height is  6 1/2in. 

    Locati LLC
  • Karen Karnes, Kettle
    Feb. 19, 2025

    Karen Karnes, Kettle

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Karen Karnes Kettle c. 1990 glazed stoneware 11.75 h x 8 w x 6.75 d in (30 x 20 x 17 cm) Incised artist's initials to edge of base 'KK'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes Salt Glazed Stoneware Covered Bowl
    Feb. 13, 2025

    Karen Karnes Salt Glazed Stoneware Covered Bowl

    Est: $300 - $500

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Salt Glazed Stoneware Covered Bowl, impressed mark to underside. Hairline. 8.5" H x 10" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 81st Street Estate. Keywords: Studio Ceramics, Art Pottery, Studio Pottery, Potter, Ceramicist, Women Artists, Lidded Vessel, Jar, Storage, Wheel-thrown, Decorative Arts

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Group of Ten Japanese Studio and Other Flambé Glazed Stoneware Bowls and Dishes, Including a Karen Karnes (American 1925-2016) Glazed Ceramic Covered Casserole
    Jan. 21, 2025

    Group of Ten Japanese Studio and Other Flambé Glazed Stoneware Bowls and Dishes, Including a Karen Karnes (American 1925-2016) Glazed Ceramic Covered Casserole

    Est: $50 - $100

    Group of Ten Japanese Studio and Other Flambé Glazed Stoneware Bowls and Dishes, Including a Karen Karnes (American 1925-2016) Glazed Ceramic Covered Casserole,

    Weschler's
  • 20th c. Karen Karnes Studio Ceramic Folded Vase
    Nov. 12, 2024

    20th c. Karen Karnes Studio Ceramic Folded Vase

    Est: $300 - $600

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016). Tall stoneware studio ceramic pottery vase with iron-rich clay impressed into the sides with a finger mark depression, 20th century. Of a shapely, dynamic folded form. With an organic speckled texture and fly ash along the unglazed exterior indicating firing in a wood-fired kiln; glazed along the interior. Incised initials along the footrim.

    Revere Auctions
  • Karen Karnes Glazed Stoneware Vase and Bowl, 2
    Oct. 06, 2024

    Karen Karnes Glazed Stoneware Vase and Bowl, 2

    Est: $300 - $500

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Glazed Stoneware Vase and Bowl, the bowl with salt glaze, each impressed with artist mark to underside. Bowl: 3.75" H x 11" Diameter. Provenance: From 333 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: Studio Pottery, Art Pottery, Ceramics, Wheel thrown, Vessels, Decorative Arts, Women Artists

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Karen Karnes Salt-Glazed Stoneware Dishes, 3
    Oct. 06, 2024

    Karen Karnes Salt-Glazed Stoneware Dishes, 3

    Est: $600 - $800

    Group of Three Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Salt-Glazed Stoneware Covered Dishes, with handles and twist knops, impressed "Flameproof KK" mark to underside. Largest: 7.5" H x 14" W x 10.75" D. Provenance: From an East 81st Street Estate. Keywords: Ceramics, Art Pottery, Studio Pottery, Vessel, Casserole dish, Vessels, Decorative Arts, Vintage, Women Artists

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Karen Karnes Stoneware Covered Pot
    Oct. 06, 2024

    Karen Karnes Stoneware Covered Pot

    Est: $300 - $500

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Glazed Stoneware Covered Pot, with textured lid, impressed artist mark to underside. 9" H x 10" Diameter. Provenance: From 333 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: Studio Pottery, Art Pottery, Ceramics, Wheel thrown, Vessels, Jar, Decorative Arts, Ombre, Blue gray, Women Artists

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Karen Karnes Sculptural Stoneware Vase
    Oct. 06, 2024

    Karen Karnes Sculptural Stoneware Vase

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Sculptural Glazed Stoneware Vase, with aubergine and natural tone ash glazes, impressed with artist mark to underside. 12" H x 17" W x 14" D. Provenance: From 333 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: Studio Pottery, Art Pottery, Ceramics, Wheel thrown, Vessel, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Abstraction, Monumental, Purple, Centerpiece, Statement, Women Artists

    Auctions at Showplace
  • ART POTTERY: Karen Karnes (American,1925-2016) ceramic jars and bowl, four pieces, all signed with double K mark (one inverted), pieces include: three covered salt glazed jars in earth-tones, each with lid with raised...
    Sep. 30, 2024

    ART POTTERY: Karen Karnes (American,1925-2016) ceramic jars and bowl, four pieces, all signed with double K mark (one inverted), pieces include: three covered salt glazed jars in earth-tones, each with lid with raised...

    Est: $300 - $500

    ART POTTERY: Karen Karnes (American,1925-2016) ceramic jars and bowl, four pieces, all signed with double K mark (one inverted), pieces include: three covered salt glazed jars in earth-tones, each with lid with raised freeform design, largest with small crack to lid and lip, smaller two with small chips to lid and rim, largest: 6 1/2" h.; along with bowl in rust-grown glaze, applied flanking handles, 8 7/8" diam., all pieces with wear consistent with age and use.

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Jug
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Jug

    Est: $200 - $400

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Mid-Century Modern Studio Art Pottery Jug, with an orange and ochre glaze, signed with impressed artist's monogram "KK" near the underside. 5.5" H x 6" Diameter. Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 1 Central Park West. Keywords: Ceramics, Vessels, Pitcher, MCM, Vintage, Decorative Arts, Women Artists

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Karen Karnes, Covered vessel
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Karen Karnes, Covered vessel

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Karen Karnes Covered vessel USA, c. 2000 glazed stoneware 12.75 h x 12.5 dia in (32 x 32 cm) Impressed signature near base 'KK'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes, Large covered vessel
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Karen Karnes, Large covered vessel

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Karen Karnes Large covered vessel c. 1960 salt-glazed stoneware 17 h x 15.75 dia in (43 x 40 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to base 'KK'. Provenance: Doyle, New York, Doyle + Design, 4 November 2009, Lot 152 | Private Collection, Philadelphia This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes, Folded vessel
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Karen Karnes, Folded vessel

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Karen Karnes Folded vessel c. 2000 salt-glazed stoneware 5.75 h x 10.5 w x 5.25 d in (15 x 27 x 13 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to base 'KK'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes, Tall vase
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Karen Karnes, Tall vase

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Karen Karnes Tall vase c. 1960 salt-glazed stoneware 20 h x 11 dia in (51 x 28 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to base 'KK'. Provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Jug
    Jun. 05, 2024

    Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Jug

    Est: $200 - $400

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Mid-Century Modern Studio Art Pottery Jug, with an orange and ochre glaze, signed with an impressed artist's monogram "KK" near the underside. 5.5" H x 6" Diameter. Provenance: Property from a private collection at 1 Central Park West. Keywords: Ceramics, Vessels, Pitcher, MCM, Vintage, Decorative Arts

    Auctions at Showplace
  • (3) KAREN KARNES (1925-2016) THROWN & SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE VESSELS
    Mar. 22, 2024

    (3) KAREN KARNES (1925-2016) THROWN & SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE VESSELS

    Est: $500 - $700

    (lot of 3) Contemporary studio art pottery vessels, (one) with impressed mark KK (Karen Karnes, American, 1925-2016); tallest: approx 7.75"h, 5"diam, 6.5lbs total 

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • Karen Karnes, Collection of three works
    Mar. 06, 2024

    Karen Karnes, Collection of three works

    Est: $400 - $600

    Karen Karnes Collection of three works USA, c. 1980 salt-glazed stoneware 5.25 h x 8 dia in (13 x 20 cm) 3.75 h x 3.75 dia in (10 x 10 cm) 3.25 h x 4.5 dia in (8 x 11 cm) Lot is comprised of two covered vessels and one bowl. Chop mark to each example 'KK'. Provenance: Important Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes, large lidded casserole
    Mar. 06, 2024

    Karen Karnes, large lidded casserole

    Est: $100 - $150

    Late 20th c., American, salt-glazed stoneware, stamped with artist cipher, 9.5"h x 14.5"w x 12.25"d

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Karen Karnes, Collection of four covered vessels
    Feb. 22, 2024

    Karen Karnes, Collection of four covered vessels

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Karen Karnes Collection of four covered vessels USA, c. 1990 salt-glazed stoneware largest: 12.25 h x 10.5 dia in (31 x 27 cm) smallest: 4.5 h x 5 dia in (11 x 13 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to each example 'KK' and incised date to two examples 'PCS 1990'. Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Swan Gallery. Provenance: Swan Gallery, Philadelphia | Important Philadelphia Estate This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes, Large vase
    Feb. 22, 2024

    Karen Karnes, Large vase

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Karen Karnes Large vase USA, c. 1980 salt-glazed stoneware 13 h x 15 dia in (33 x 38 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark near base 'KK'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes Large Glazed Stoneware Bowl
    Jan. 07, 2024

    Karen Karnes Large Glazed Stoneware Bowl

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Karen Karnes Large Glazed Stoneware Bowl. USA. Morgan, VT. Salt glazed stoneware. Impressed signature near base "KK" 14 dia x 8 5/8h.

    Main Auction Galleries
  • Karen Karnes Attr. Stoneware Pottery Covered Jar
    Dec. 17, 2023

    Karen Karnes Attr. Stoneware Pottery Covered Jar

    Est: $300 - $500

    Karen Karnes (American,1925-2016) attributed stoneware art pottery covered jar or pot, deep brown-green glaze with trace areas of blue, apparently unsigned. 9" H x 7.5" diameter.

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Karen Karnes Stoneware Art Pottery Covered Jar
    Dec. 17, 2023

    Karen Karnes Stoneware Art Pottery Covered Jar

    Est: $300 - $500

    Karen Karnes (American,1925-2016) stoneware art pottery covered jar with gray-green and blue glazes, signed with impressed artist's monogram "KK" to underside. 9" H. x 8" D.

    Auctions at Showplace
  • KAREN KARNES STUDIO POTTERY EARTHEN HANGING BIRDHOUSE TRIO. SIGNED WITH HER KK CYPHER
    Dec. 07, 2023

    KAREN KARNES STUDIO POTTERY EARTHEN HANGING BIRDHOUSE TRIO. SIGNED WITH HER KK CYPHER

    Est: $200 - $300

    Karen Karnes Studio Pottery Earthen Hanging Birdhouse Trio. Signed with her KK Cypher Dimensions: Height: 8 inches, Width: 21 inches, Depth: 21 inches. --- We offer curbside delivery to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the last auction day at reasonable rates ($125 minimum stop charge). Tentative curbside delivery date December 13, 2023. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/

    Uniques & Antiques
  • KAREN KARNES (AMERICAN, 1925-2016)
    Nov. 11, 2023

    KAREN KARNES (AMERICAN, 1925-2016)

    Est: $300 - $700

    Karen Karnes American, 1925-2016 Covered Urn Studio art pottery, stamped near the footing Lavender, beige and grey turned vessel with cover.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Karen Karnes Ceramic Bowl
    Oct. 18, 2023

    Karen Karnes Ceramic Bowl

    Est: $100 - $200

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016). Open rimmed vessel. 4.5" ht.

    Caza Sikes
  • Karen Karnes, large lidded casserole
    Oct. 12, 2023

    Karen Karnes, large lidded casserole

    Est: $200 - $300

    Late 20th c., American, salt-glazed stoneware, stamped with artist cipher, 9.5"h x 14.5"w x 12.25"d

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Karen Karnes Stoneware Art Pottery 3 Bowl Server
    Aug. 06, 2023

    Karen Karnes Stoneware Art Pottery 3 Bowl Server

    Est: $300 - $500

    Karen Karnes (American,1925-2016) modern stoneware art pottery unusual form three-bowl server on shaped base, signed with impressed artist's monogram "KK" on base. 4" H x 8.5" W.

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Karen Karnes, Early Vase
    Jun. 15, 2023

    Karen Karnes, Early Vase

    Est: $500 - $700

    Karen Karnes, Early Vase USA, stoneware, artist's cypher, 12.75"h. Provenance: Property from the estate of a New England collector

    Clars Auctions
  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Three Vessels Salt-glazed stoneware 7 x 4-1/2
    Jun. 06, 2023

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Three Vessels Salt-glazed stoneware 7 x 4-1/2

    Est: $700 - $900

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Three Vessels Salt-glazed stoneware 7 x 4-1/2 x 3-3/4 inches (17.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm) (tallest) Impressed artist's initials to each HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Karen Karnes (1925 - 2016) Stoneware
    May. 21, 2023

    Karen Karnes (1925 - 2016) Stoneware

    Est: $250 - $500

    A covered vessel with three color glaze, double K impressed mark as pictured.

    Locati LLC
  • Karen Karnes (VT 1925-2016) Art Pottery Vessel
    May. 05, 2023

    Karen Karnes (VT 1925-2016) Art Pottery Vessel

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Contemporary late 20th c. Karen Karnes (1925-2016) Vermont studio art pottery six-spouted vessel or centerpiece vase, upper portion having vibrant purple matte glaze over dark charcoal raku-type lower portion, embossed cipher mark 8"-9"

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Karen Karnes, Boulder with Three Openings
    Apr. 13, 2023

    Karen Karnes, Boulder with Three Openings

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Karen Karnes Boulder with Three Openings USA, c. 1990 salt-glazed and wood-fired stoneware 9.75 h x 12.5 w x 10.5 d in (25 x 32 x 27 cm) Impressed signature near base 'KK'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes (1925 - 2016) Stoneware
    Mar. 19, 2023

    Karen Karnes (1925 - 2016) Stoneware

    Est: $100 - $500

    A covered vessel with handles, marked as pictured.

    Locati LLC
  • Karen Karnes, Early Vase
    Mar. 16, 2023

    Karen Karnes, Early Vase

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Karen Karnes, Early Vase USA, stoneware, artist's cypher, 12.75"h. Provenance: Property from the estate of a New England collector

    Clars Auctions
  • KAREN KARNES (1925-2016) STUDIO ART POTTERY PLATE
    Mar. 12, 2023

    KAREN KARNES (1925-2016) STUDIO ART POTTERY PLATE

    Est: $50 - $100

    Freeform plate with impresssed herringbone style design. Milky white glaze. Incised double K mark to bottom. Excellent condition. 8.25" x 7.75" approx.

    District Auction
  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Teapot and Large Lidded Jar, USA, late 20th century
    Mar. 08, 2023

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Teapot and Large Lidded Jar, USA, late 20th century

    Est: $700 - $900

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Teapot and Large Lidded Jar, USA, late 20th century Stoneware, salt-glazed stoneware Both with impressed artist's mark at base (H: 11 1/4, W: 13 1/2, D: 8 1/2 in. (teapot); H: 7 5/8, Dia: 8 1/2 in. (jar)) Qty: (2) Provenance Teapot The artist Private collection, purchased directly from the above Rago Auctions, Studio Ceramics, Lambertville, New Jersey, September 21, 2019, Lot 519 Property from a Philadelphia Private Collection Lidded Jar Collection of Sue and Malcolm Knapp Rago Auctions, Modern Ceramics & Glass, Lambertville, New Jersey, May 19, 2018, Lot 1576 Property from a Philadelphia Private Collection Literature Clark, Garth. "American Potters: The Work of Twenty Modern Masters." Watson-Guptill, New York, 1981. p. 87 (for a related example of the jar). Smith, Paul J. and Edward Lucie-Smith. "American Craft Today: Poetry of the Physical." American Craft Museum, 1986. p. 186, fig. 158 (for a form related to the teapot). Very good; no breaks or repairs; jar with a few glaze flakes to base, possibly in the making.

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Karen Karnes, Six Spouted Vessel
    Feb. 28, 2023

    Karen Karnes, Six Spouted Vessel

    Est: $1,200 - $1,600

    Karen Karnes Six Spouted Vessel USA, c. 1997 salt-glazed stoneware 9.5 h x 8.5 w x 7.75 d in (24 x 22 x 20 cm) Impressed signature near base 'KK'. Exhibited: Shapes From Out of Nowhere, 22 February - 29 August 2021, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Literature: Shapes From Out of Nowhere, Spinozzi et. al., ppg. 56-57 illustrates this example

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Vessel Salt-glazed stoneware 14 x 4-1/4 x 3-1
    Feb. 02, 2023

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Vessel Salt-glazed stoneware 14 x 4-1/4 x 3-1

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Vessel Salt-glazed stoneware 14 x 4-1/4 x 3-1/4 inches (35.6 x 10.8 x 8.3 cm) Impressed artist's monogram to lower body HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Two Covered Vessels Glazed stoneware 9 x 15 x
    Feb. 02, 2023

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Two Covered Vessels Glazed stoneware 9 x 15 x

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Two Covered Vessels Glazed stoneware 9 x 15 x 12-7/8 inches (22.9 x 38.1 x 32.7 cm) (largest, casserole bowl) Impressed artist's mark HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Karen Karnes (1925-2016) Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel, Vermont, c. 2000, incised artist's initials, ht. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm).
    Jan. 18, 2023

    Karen Karnes (1925-2016) Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel, Vermont, c. 2000, incised artist's initials, ht. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm).

    Est: $150 - $250

    Karen Karnes (1925-2016) Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel, Vermont, c. 2000, incised artist's initials, ht. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm).

    Bonhams
  • KAREN KARNES ART POTTERY GLAZED STONEWARE BOWL
    Jan. 12, 2023

    KAREN KARNES ART POTTERY GLAZED STONEWARE BOWL

    Est: $50 - $1,000

    Karen Karnes (1925-2016) mid-century earth-toned ceramic bowl. Artist cipher on bottom edge. Dimensions: H 2.5" x Dia. 11" Condition: No issues to note.

    Westport Auction
  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Two Lidded Vessels, late 20th century Glazed
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Two Lidded Vessels, late 20th century Glazed

    Est: $500 - $700

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Two Lidded Vessels, late 20th century Glazed stoneware 7 x 4-3/4 inches (17.8 x 12.1 cm) (tallest) Impressed artist's monogram to each HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Three Vessels Salt-glazed stoneware 7 x 4-1/2
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Three Vessels Salt-glazed stoneware 7 x 4-1/2

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Three Vessels Salt-glazed stoneware 7 x 4-1/2 x 3-3/4 inches (17.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm) (tallest) Impressed artist's initials to each HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Vessel Salt-glazed stoneware 14 x 4-1/4 x 3-1
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Vessel Salt-glazed stoneware 14 x 4-1/4 x 3-1

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Vessel Salt-glazed stoneware 14 x 4-1/4 x 3-1/4 inches (35.6 x 10.8 x 8.3 cm) Impressed artist's monogram to lower body HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Art Pott
    Sep. 18, 2022

    Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Art Pott

    Est: $200 - $400

    American Mid-Century Modern stoneware art pottery pitcher designed by Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016), with an orange and ochre glaze. The piece is signed with an impressed artist's monogram "KK" near the underside. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and a minor repair to the bottom. Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm) Diameter: 6 in. (15.24 cm)

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Stoneware Casserole
    Sep. 14, 2022

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Stoneware Casserole

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) Stoneware Casserole, signed. Size: 8.25'' x 12'' x 10.75'' (21 x 30 x 27 cm). Provenance: The Jimmy and Angela Clark Collection, Philadelphia.

    Material Culture
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