James (1919) Tower Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James (1919) Tower Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 27, 2022
James Tower, Platter
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
James Tower Platter United Kingdom, 1979 glazed earthenware 2 h × 15 w × 19.5 l in (5 × 38 × 50 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'James Tower 79'. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Sep. 23, 2022
Tall Vase
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
James Tower 1918 - 1988 Vertical Form signed James Tower and dated 57. (to the underside) earthenware with a brown, black and cream tin-glaze height: 33.5cm.; 13¼in. width: 20cm.; 8in. Executed in 1957. We are grateful to the Estate of the Artist for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work. Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Oct. 12, 2021
James Tower (British 1919-1988), a glazed earthenware model of a horse, 1952, signed 'Tower' on the
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
James Tower (British 1919-1988), a glazed earthenware model of a horse, 1952, signed 'Tower' on the underside of the tail, Modelled as a stylised horse with brown markings on a cream ground and covered in a transparent glaze, 34 cm high, 32.5 cm long (ARR), Provenance: Private Collection. Sold with original receipt, Gimpel & Fils, London, December 1952, ('James Tower "Brown and Cream horse", no. 99) A couple of tiny chips on the edges of feet. A few inclusions in the glaze and some glaze and decoration anomalies but this is how it was made. The edges of the ears feel a little sharp but there is no sign of a chip and no restoration. Some dust in the crevices. (Three of the feet are covered with felt pads and one is not and therefore a very slight unevenness.)
Roseberys
Apr. 22, 2021
James Brown, Tower of Ivory II
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
James Brown 1951 - 2020 Signature, date and place on the reverse. Label by Galleria Marilena Bonomo, Bari on the reverse. Label by Galleria Leo Castelli, New York on the reverse Provenance Galleria Marilena Bonomo, Bari, Galleria Leo Castelli, New York, Private collection, Milan Certificate of Authenticity The work's authenticity has been confirmed by Galería Hilario Galguera, Mexico, 14 January 2021 Oil on copper H104 x L74 x P2 cm (H40.94 x L29.13 x P0.79 in ) 1987
Mediartrade Casa d'aste
Sep. 29, 2020
James Tower (1919-1988) - Large Bowl
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
James Tower (1919-1988) Large Bowl earthenware with a black and white glaze 13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) diameter
Christie's
Mar. 03, 2020
James Tower (1919-1988), a tall stylised cat Incised and dated Tower 1952 to base with other faint inscriptions above A large tin glazed earthenware model of a stylised cat decorated with typical abstract resist motifs all over in shades of dark gr
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
James Tower (1919-1988), a tall stylised cat Incised and dated Tower 1952 to base with other faint inscriptions above A large tin glazed earthenware model of a stylised cat decorated with typical abstract resist motifs all over in shades of dark grey/blue 36cm high (ARR) Note: James Tower almost entirely used vases and plates for his experimental techniques of decoration but three of his contemporaries; Margi Hine, William Newland and Nicholas Vergette (the so called 'Picasettes') all used more figurative forms for their ceramics so it is possible that Tower had been inspired by their work in this instance Literature: A similar cat can be seen in a photograph with the artist at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham Court, 1952, which is reproduced in Timothy Wilcox's 'The Ceramic Art of James Tower', Lund Humphries, 2012, pg. 27 Provenance: Bonhams, 20th June 2013, Lot 188
Roseberys
Sep. 18, 2018
JAMES TOWER | Ribbed Chest Form
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
earthenware with a black and white tin glaze
Sotheby's
Jun. 26, 2018
§ James Tower (1919-1988). A large stoneware disc shaped vase, c.1983, height 53cm, some damage
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
§ James Tower (1919-1988). A large stoneware disc shaped vase, c.1983, the white tin-glaze with white and pale beige resist decoration, the base incised James Tower 83, height 53cm, some damage
Gorringes
Mar. 20, 2018
JAMES TOWER | Large Bowl
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
earthenware with a black and white tin glaze
Sotheby's
Sep. 13, 2017
JAMES TOWER | Large Bowl
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
earthenware with a black and white tin glaze
Sotheby's
Sep. 20, 2016
A Studio Pottery Tear-Shaped Platter by James Tower (British, 1918-1988) PAINTED ARTIST'S SIGNATURE; SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
Est: £400 - £600
A Studio Pottery Tear-Shaped Platter by James Tower (British, 1918-1988) PAINTED ARTIST'S SIGNATURE; SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY with white linear and spot design against a blue and green glaze 59.7cm long Footnotes Provenance: This item has come to auction directly from a member of the Tower family.
Bonhams
Mar. 16, 2016
JAMES TOWER | Black and White Bowl
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
earthenware with black and white tin glaze
Sotheby's
Mar. 16, 2016
JAMES TOWER | Thaw
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
earthenware with black and white tin glaze
Sotheby's
Dec. 10, 2015
James Tower (British, 1919-1988) Bowl, 1981 crackled white glaze
Est: £200 - £500
James Tower (British, 1919-1988) Bowl, 1981 crackled white glaze signed and dated 9.5cm high, 37cm diameter.
Mallams
Sep. 30, 2015
JAMES TOWER | Large bowl
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
earthenware with black and white tin glaze
Sotheby's
Sep. 30, 2015
JAMES TOWER | Black and white bowl
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
earthenware with black and white tin glaze
Sotheby's
Dec. 17, 2014
James Tower
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
James Tower
Sotheby's
May. 22, 2014
James Tower (British, 1919-1988) - 'Clam Shell' Form, 1954
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
James Tower (British, 1919-1988) 'Clam Shell' Form, 1954 Earthenware, green over white tin glaze, the abstract design scratched through the green to reveal the white beneath, incised signature and date H 14cm, W 34cm, D 23cm
maak
Apr. 01, 2014
James Tower
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
signed and dated 54,earthenware with black and white tin glaze,height: 14.5cm.; 5Â¾in.
Sotheby's
Apr. 01, 2014
James Tower
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
signed and dated 84,earthenware with black and white tin glaze,diameter: 54cm.; 21Â¼in.
Sotheby's
Jun. 19, 2013
James Tower (1918-1988)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
An Unusual Earthenware Cat, 1952 abstract form, with black and white tin glaze 35,8cm high, incised 'Tower '52 '
Bonhams
May. 22, 2013
James Tower (British, 1919-1988)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
James Tower (British, 1919-1988) Sculptural standing vessel, 1955 signed and dated 70cm across, 41cm wide. Provenance: Given to the artist Paul Gell by the potter, and then passed onto Kenneth Clark. This sculptural piece is one of the earliest known examples of Tower's standing sculptures. It pre-dates Tower's trip to America and therefore historically we can surmise that Tower was already considering standing sculptures before any direct American influence on his work.
Mallams
Dec. 13, 2011
JAMES TOWER
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
“Waving reeds” vessel, no. 40 Underside incised with “James Tower/79.”
Phillips
Apr. 28, 2011
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British bronze sculpture Untitled
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British bronze sculpture Untitled 18 1/2 x 31 x 10 inches 47 x 78.7 x 25.4 centimeters Provenance:Collection of the Artist Acquired from the above by the present Private Collection, Canada James Tower was most commonly known for his ceramic forms, but during the 1960s and early 1970s he experimented with bronze. Tower only made three bronze sculptures, each one containing similar indentations and ridges. This rare sculpture embodies Tower's love of the natural world, especially the sea. Marine life and forms such as shells, were a constant source of inspiration for Tower, as well as the beach itself and the ridges left in the sand by waves and the receding tide. Please note: the base for this work is 3 inches high, and is not included in the dimensions.
Heffel
Apr. 28, 2011
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British ceramic Sea Piece, Opus 186
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British ceramic Sea Piece, Opus 186 20 1/2 x 22 x 4 1/2 inches 52.1 x 55.9 x 11.4 centimeters signed, titled and dated 1985 Provenance:Collection of the Artist Acquired from the above by the present Private Collection, Canada After a hiatus of almost twenty years, James Tower returned to ceramic forms in the late 1970s with a renewed vigor and an extraordinary burst of creativity. Tower was often called a "Picassoette", along with William Newland, Margaret Hine and Nicholas Vergette. This term, originally used by Bernard Leach, referred to how they drew inspiration from Pablo Picasso and the British tin glaze tradition (Leach, on the other hand, was influenced by traditional British slipware and eastern ceramics). Tower's works are known for their sculptural shapes, yet they often retain a small opening, reminding us that they are vessels. These reinvented vases evoke the long tradition of vessels made for practical use or for sheer decorative display by potters over the centuries. Tower's ceramic vessels all share the same rich, glossy tin glaze. This stunning surface is inspired by the patterns of water over sand. Included with this lot is a 22 1/2 x 18 inch related preliminary watercolour and gouache on paper sketch.
Heffel
Dec. 15, 2010
JAMES TOWER
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
JAMES TOWER 1919-1988 LEAF FORM I signed glazed ceramic height: 56cm.; 22in. Executed in 1985, the present work is listed as Opus 192.
Sotheby's
Oct. 28, 2010
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British ceramic bowl
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British ceramic bowl Untitled 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 4 inches 36.8 x 36.8 x 10.2 centimeters on verso signed Provenance:Collection of the Artist Acquired from the above by the present Private Collection, Canada James Tower enjoyed creating pieces that could be for use or for decorative display. His ceramics all have a unique style of black or brown markings that cover an otherwise glossy, white tin-glazed surface. Greatly inspired by the beach and sea, this bowl illustrates his fascination with the movement of pebbles and sand.
Heffel
Oct. 28, 2010
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British bronze sculpture
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British bronze sculpture Untitled 18 1/2 x 31 x 10 inches 47 x 78.7 x 25.4 centimeters Provenance:Collection of the Artist Acquired from the above by the present Private Collection, Canada James Tower was most commonly known for his ceramic forms, but during the 1960s and early 1970s he experimented with bronze. Tower only made three bronze sculptures, each one containing similar indentations and ridges. This rare sculpture embodies Tower's love of the natural world, especially the sea. Marine life and forms such as shells, were a constant source of inspiration for Tower, as well as the beach itself and the ridges left in the sand by waves and the receding tide. Please note: the base for this work is 3 inches high, and is not included in the dimensions.
Heffel
Oct. 28, 2010
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British ceramic vase Sea
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
James Tower 1919 - 1988 British ceramic vase Sea Piece, Opus 186 20 1/2 x 22 x 4 1/2 inches 52.1 x 55.9 x 11.4 centimeters signed, titled and dated 1985 Provenance:Collection of the Artist Acquired from the above by the present Private Collection, Canada After a hiatus of almost twenty years, James Tower returned to ceramic forms in the late 1970s with a renewed vigor and an extraordinary burst of creativity. Tower was often called a "Picassoette", along with William Newland, Margaret Hine and Nicholas Vergette. This term, originally used by Bernard Leach, referred to how they drew inspiration from Pablo Picasso and the British tin glaze tradition (Leach, on the other hand, was influenced by traditional British slipware and eastern ceramics). Tower's works are known for their sculptural shapes, yet they often retain a small opening, reminding us that they are vessels. These reinvented vases evoke the long tradition of vessels made for practical use or for sheer decorative display by potters over the centuries. Tower's ceramic vessels all share the same rich, glossy tin glaze. This stunning surface is inspired by the patterns of water over sand. Included with this lot is a 22 1/2 x 18 inch related preliminary watercolour and gouache on paper sketch.
Heffel
Nov. 25, 2009
James Tower (1919-1988) a flaring bowl, the
Est: £150 - £200
James Tower (1919-1988) a flaring bowl, the interior resist decorated, the exterior glazed black impressed marks, repaired rim 37cm. diam. Literature Contemporary Ceramics Bonhams London, 24th September 2002 lot 49A, page 29 for a comparable footed bowl
Woolley & Wallis
Sep. 20, 2005
James Tower (1919-1988) a shallow tin glazed bowl, Sgraffito signature and dated '80, 37.5cm
Est: £80 - £120
James Tower (1919-1988) a shallow tin glazed bowl, Sgraffito signature and dated '80, 37.5cm
Sworders
Jun. 29, 2005
James Tower (1919 - 1988), an earthenware shallow bowl, on footed base, with white tin glaze, incised mark to underside ' Tower 86', 30 cm diameter
Est: £400 - £600
James Tower (1919 - 1988), an earthenware shallow bowl, on footed base, with white tin glaze, incised mark to underside ' Tower 86', 30 cm diameter
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