Hap Sakwa Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Hap Sakwa Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 13, 2025
HAP SAKWA TURNED MANZANITA BURLWOOD BUD VASE
Est: $250 - $500
Hap Sakwa (b. 1950 California) Turned Manzanita Burlwood Bud Vase. Densely figured Manzanita wood revealing natural burls, of broad-shouldered form leading to a tall and thin cylindrical neck. Inset brass plaque at base reads "Hap Sakwa 8/80 Manzanita". Some adhesive residue at base; small nick at rim. Measures 5.25" tall, 5" across.
District Auction
Mar. 26, 2025
Hap Sakwa Plate, Attr. Aomine Tray, Kunzel Gourd
Est: $200 - $400
Lot of 3: Sakwa, Hap (American, b. 1950) Turned Imbuia wood plate, 1977. Signed, dated, with wood type incised at underside. 1 x 14 inches. Attributed to Shigemichi Aomine teak leaf-form tray. Indecipherable branding at underside, .5 x 19.75 x 12 inches. Ridge Kunzel carved and painted bread heating gourd. Beautifully handcrafted functional bread heating gourd with soapstone block on the interior, comes along with instructional pamphlet, signed at lid. 10 x 12 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Mar. 01, 2025
Early Hap Sakwa Sculpture / Vessel
Est: $300 - $500
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950) Marking(s); notes: signed; 8/82 Materials: manzanita burl wood Dimensions (H, W, D): 6.5"h, 7.5"dia Additional Information: Sculptures and Carvings
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Jan. 29, 2025
Hap Sakwa b.1950 Pop Culture Mosaic Teapot SIGNED
Est: $100 - $1,000
Hap Sakwa (American, born 1950), a studio pop-art collage teapot crafted from a diverse mix of wood, glass, ceramic, metal, and an assemblage of found objects. This imaginative piece blends pop culture and artistry, featuring vibrant references to classic Batman comics, Campbell's Soup, and Marilyn Monroe. The exterior is richly decorated with colorful marbles, dice, and other playful elements, showcasing Sakwa's innovative style. The artist's incised signature and date "7/94" are located on the lower side. Created with SnapGenie Dimensions: 9 X 12 X 8 in. Condition: Good overall condition with mild surface wear. Fresh to the market from an estate. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for 85 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Dec. 04, 2024
HAP SAKWA (Los Angeles, 1950). Vase, Buckeye, Arizona, 1980s. Patinated walnut root. Serialized, issue 11/80. Signed, located and numbered on the base.
Est: €250 - €300
HAP SAKWA (Los Angeles, 1950). Vase, Buckeye, Arizona, 1980s. Patinated walnut root. Serialized, issue 11/80. Signed, located and numbered on the base. Measurements: 15 x 11 x 10 cm. Hap Sakwa was a leader in the modern woodworking movement that revolutionized the craft in the 1970s and 1980s, elevating it to an art form by creating narrative sculptural objects using polychrome woods and found objects. From 1988 to 1993, Sakwa took an artistic turn to another facet producing a series of mosaic sculptures and pop art found objects juxtaposing American imagery, puns and brightly colored patterns. In 1994 he turned his attention to photography and became one of the country's most distinguished jewelry photographers. His work is held in the following museums: Museum of Modern Art - New York; Museum of Art and Design - New York; The De Young Museum of Art - San Francisco; The Oakland Museum of California - Oakland; The Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Los Angeles; Minneapolis Art Institute - Minneapolis; Arkansas Arts Center - Little Rock, Arkansas; Yale University Art Gallery - New Haven, Connecticut; American University Art Gallery - Washington, D.C; Carnegie Museum of Art - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art - Logan, Utah; Mint Museum - Charlotte, North Carolina; Newark Museum of Art - Newark, New Jersey; The Center for Art in Wood - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Kamm Teapot Foundation - Statesville, North Carolina.
Setdart Auction House
Aug. 08, 2024
HAP SAKWA (American, born 1950). "Torus", Signed and dated 1987. Carved and paint-glazed circular bowl.
Est: $100 - $200
HAP SAKWA (American, born 1950). "Torus", Signed and dated 1987. Carved and paint-glazed circular bowl. - D: 15".
Sloans & Kenyon
Jul. 17, 2024
Hap Sakwa, Torus
Est: $700 - $900
Hap Sakwa Torus 1988 polychromed, stained, and laminated wood 6.875 h x 15 dia in (17 x 38 cm) Signed, dated and titled to underside 'Hap Sakwa 6/88 Torus'. Provenance: Private Collection | Rago, 20th Century Design, 26 October 2013, Lot 1119 | Collection of Ken Spitzbard This work will preview and ship from Lambertville.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 27, 2024
HAP SAKWA (American, born 1950). Turned buckeye deep circular asymmetrical bowl. Signed and dated 5/83".
Est: $150 - $250
HAP SAKWA (American, born 1950). Turned buckeye deep circular asymmetrical bowl. Signed and dated 5/83". - D: 7 ½".
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 27, 2024
HAP SAKWA AND MICHEAL LAMBERT (American, contemporary). Mixed media ornamental teapot, glass and ceramic mosaic. Signed by both artists
Est: $600 - $800
HAP SAKWA AND MICHEAL LAMBERT (American, contemporary). Mixed media ornamental teapot, glass and ceramic mosaic. Signed by both artists and dated 1991. - H: 22".
Sloans & Kenyon
Sep. 26, 2023
Hap Sakwa (American, 1950) Manzanita Wood Weed Vase
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: Hap Sakwa (American, 1950) carved manzanita wood weed vase. This is a carved wood vessel designed for holding a single stem. Signed on the underside and dated from 1980. With polished areas and natural organic carvings. Hap Sakwa (Born December 6, 1950) is an American sculptor and commercial photographer. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was a leader in the modern wood turning movement that revolutionized the craft, elevating it to an art form, creating narrative sculptural objects using polychromed wood and found objects. CIRCA: 1980 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 10 3/4" W: 4 3/4" CONDITION: Minor chips on rim. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.
Akiba Galleries
Feb. 28, 2023
HAP SAKWA - TRIBAL BEAT
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 94 Hap Sakwa American (b. 1950) Tribal Beat (1989) mixed media (wood, glass, ceramic, metal, found objects) signed and dated 2/89 to underside height: 25 inches diameter: 16 inches
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 16, 2022
Hap Sakwa (American, b.1950) Carved Ebony Bowl
Est: $200 - $300
Hap Sakwa (American, b.1950) Carved Ebony Bowl 1977, signed and dated on underside; together with dish formed from partially polished natural wood Property from: a Joliet, Illinois collector Category: Fine Art > Sculpture Estimated Sale Time: 12:46 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Last modified: September 23, 2022, 10:37 am
Leonard Auction
Oct. 01, 2022
HAP SAKWA (AMERICAN, B. 1950)
Est: $300 - $600
Hap Sakwa American, b. 1950 Bowl Myrtle wood Signed and dated 1983 underfoot. Bulbous, turned vessel with rugged lip. Public Collections: Museum of Modern Art – New York, New York Museum of Art and Design – New York, New York The De Young Museum of Art – San Francisco, California The Oakland Museum of California – Oakland, California The Los Angeles County Museum of Art – Los Angeles, California Minneapolis Art Institute – Minneapolis, Minnesota Yale University Art Gallery – New Haven, Connecticut Carnegie Museum of Art – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art – Logan, Utah Mint Museum – Charlotte, North Carolina The Center for Art in Wood- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2022
Hap Sakwa (b. 1950) turned wood bowls, two bowl: 11 1/2"w x 4"h
Est: $500 - $700
Hap Sakwa (b. 1950) turned wood bowls, two USA, 1978 / 1982 wild lilac (bowl) bowl signed 'Hap Sakwa 4/82 Wild Lilac'; vase signed in ink 'Sakwa 78' bowl: 11 1/2"w x 4"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 08, 2022
Hap Sakwa Signed Manzanita Wood Sculpture
Est: $100 - $300
Hap Sakwa signed Manzanita wood sculpture, with brass plaque on bottom with signature, name of wood, and 5/82, approx 6.5"H x 6" diam, possible chip in top tip or could be natural wood formation.
Keystone Auctions LLC
Jun. 26, 2022
HAP SAKWA HAND TURNED NORFOLK PINE WOOD VASE
Est: -
Hap Sakwa Hand Turned Norfolk Pine Vase. Signed on bottom. Hap Sakwa (Born December 6, 1950) is an American sculptor and commercial photographer. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was a leader in the modern woodworking movement that revolutionized the craft, elevating it to an art form creating narrative sculptural objects using polychrome woods and found objects. Approx. Net Weight: 1.8lbs Keywords: TurnedWood, Collectible; Ref: BD1595
Bradford's
Dec. 05, 2021
Hap Sakwa Signed Buckeye Burl Wood Vase
Est: $200 - $400
Hap Sakwa, buckeye burl wood vase, signed, edition 1/80. 8" H x 3.75" diameter
Auctions at Showplace
Apr. 24, 2021
Hap Sakwa Turned Wood Bud Vase Wild Lilac
Est: $300 - $500
Sakwa, Hap (American, b.1950), Wild Lilac, turned wood bud vase, signed, titled and dated (appears to be 1981 or 1991) on metal disc affixed to base, 5 inches tall, approximately 7.5 inch diameter.
Concept Art Gallery
Mar. 07, 2021
Hap Sakwa (American Born 1950)
Est: $300 - $500
Vintage Signed HAP SAKWA Burl Wood Manzanita Vase. Dated 1980. From a Queens NY estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 23, 2020
*HAP SAKWA ORIGINAL WOODEN SCULPTURE
Est: $200 - $300
Hap Sakwa (1950- American), abstract turned lilac wood bowl, signed and dated 1982 on underside, approximate height 5 1/2", diameter 8".
Bunte Auction Services
Aug. 17, 2019
Hap Sakwa (B 1950) large turned wood bowl. Ht. 7 in., Dia. 15 in.
Est: $200 - $400
Hap Sakwa (B 1950) large turned wood bowl. Ht. 7 in., Dia. 15 in.
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Mar. 28, 2019
Hap Sakwa - Turned Bowl
Est: $500 - $700
Description - Hap Sakwa "Torus" turned bowl. Signed and marked 4/86. Dimensions - 7" x 14.5"
Regency Auction House
Dec. 10, 2018
HAP SAKWA (AMERICAN B.1950), BUD VASE, ISLA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,1982
Est: $400 - $600
HAP SAKWA (AMERICAN B.1950) BUD VASE, ISLA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,1982 Burlwood Signed and dated. H: 6, Dia: 5 in. PROVENANCE: Rago Auctions, Lambertville, sale of January 10, 2015, lot 868. Acquired directly from the above sale. Collection of Bonnie O'Boyle, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 16, 2018
Hap Sakwa and Rude Osolnik knotted burl vases
Est: $500 - $700
Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950), nice size turned American Craft Studio vase of burled Manzanita wood, the underside signed and dated "Sakwa 8/78", 10"h x 5.5"dia; Rude Osolnik (American, 1915-2001), small turned bud base of burled Gum wood, signed "Osolnhik Originals" to underside 3"h x 4"did
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 04, 2018
Hap Sakwa Burled Manzanita Wood Turned Vase, 1978
Est: -
Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950) Manzanita burled turned wood narrow necked bud vase, the underside signed and dated "Sakwa 8/78." 9.25" H.
Auctions at Showplace
Jul. 11, 2018
HAP SAKWA (AMERICAN, 1950), TORUS VESSEL, CIRCA 1987
Est: $300 - $500
HAP SAKWA (AMERICAN, 1950) TORUS VESSEL, CIRCA 1987 Torus. H: 7 in., W: 13 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: All proceeds from this sale benefits the Center for Art in Wood's exhibition and programming.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 30, 2018
Hap Sakwa, (American, b. 1950), turned wood bowl with natural edge, wild lilac, Approx. 9"dia. x 5 1/2"H.
Est: $350 - $550
Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950) turned wood bowl with natural edge wild lilac signed and dated 2/82. Approx. 9"dia. x 5 1/2"H.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 31, 2018
Hap Sakwa, (American, b. 1950), turned wood bowl with natural edge, wild lilac, Approx. 9"dia. x 5 1/2"H.
Est: $300 - $500
Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950) turned wood bowl with natural edge wild lilac signed and dated 2/82. Approx. 9"dia. x 5 1/2"H.
Ripley Auctions
Feb. 13, 2018
HAP SAKWA (B. 1950) TWO VASES, CIRCA 1979 8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) high, the larger
Est: $600 - $900
HAP SAKWA (B. 1950) TWO VASES, CIRCA 1979 8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) high, the larger
Christie's
Jan. 28, 2018
1982 Hap Sakwa turned wooden bowl
Est: $200 - $300
1982 Hap Sakwa (born 1950-) signed turned wooden bowl, "Wild Lilac Bud", ht 4 3/4", diameter 8" x 10"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 10, 2017
Hap Sakwa, (American, b. 1950), turned-wood bowl, wild lilac, 4 1/2"H x 14 3/4"Diam.
Est: $500 - $700
Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950) turned-wood bowl wild lilac signed and dated to the underside 6/83. 4 1/2"H x 14 3/4"Diam.
Ripley Auctions
Nov. 08, 2017
Hap Sakwa, American (B. 1950) Large turned wood bowl. "Torus".
Est: $600 - $800
Hap Sakwa, American (B. 1950) Large turned wood bowl. "Torus". Polychrome stained and laminated. Signed and dated 6/87. Good condition. Measures 7'' x 14''. Shipping: Third party (estimate $600-$800)
Kodner Galleries
Nov. 05, 2017
Hap Sakwa Burled Manzanita Wood Turned Vase, 1978
Est: -
Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950) early turned wood bud vase of burled wood, the underside signed and dated "Sakwa 8/78." 9.25" H.
Auctions at Showplace
Oct. 13, 2015
Hap Sakwa, (American, b. 1950), Torus bowl, 1987
Est: $500 - $700
Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950) Torus bowl, 1987 turned wood Diameter 14 inches.
Hindman
Apr. 18, 2015
Hap Sakwa, American, b. 1950, TORUS, turn wood bowl, Height 6 3/4 inches, diameter 14 1/2 inches.
Est: $300 - $500
Hap Sakwa American, b. 1950, TORUS, turn wood bowl, polychrome, laminated and stained with drip and splatter motifs on exterior and interior in vibrant hues of pink, purple, green, white and black, signed and dated on bottom "Hap Sakwa 8/87 Torus". Height 6 3/4 inches, diameter 14 1/2 inches.
Link Auction Galleries
Nov. 15, 2014
Hap Sakwa "Torus" Turned Wood Bowl, Signed
Est: $800 - $1,200
Hap Sakwa (American, b. 1950-), "Torus", turned wood polychrome, laminated and stained bowl, signed and dated on bottom "Hap Sakwa 1/87 Torus". Large modern decorated round bowl with drip and splatter motif on exterior and interior in vibrant hues of pink, purple, green, white and black. Overall height 6.25", diameter 13.5".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.

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