Lot # 68 - Elegant White & Gold Ceramic Bowl Signed by Ralph Majene, 1988

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: 10:00-4:00, Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Start Date/Time: 03-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Sep-2025 8:07:00 PM
Current bid:

$19.00

Highest bidder:

Martyone

Auction has ended

Description :

An elegant ceramic bowl by postmodern studio artist Ralph Majene, signed and dated 9.88 in green ink on the underside. This piece exemplifies Majene’s molten-edge aesthetic, featuring a jagged, flame-like rim finished in reflective gold that contrasts dramatically with the smooth ivory-glazed basin. The asymmetrical silhouette and bold palette reflect his fusion of organic movement and architectural precision.

Artist: Ralph Majene’s ceramic works from the late 1980s reflect a bold postmodern sensibility, characterized by molten-edge rims, asymmetrical silhouettes, and a dramatic interplay of metallic luster and matte glaze. Though not widely documented in academic or museum circles, Majene’s pieces suggest a studio practice rooted in sculptural experimentation and decorative innovation.

  • Artist Signature: Hand-signed “Ralph Majene 9.88” on the underside.

  • Materials: High-fired ceramic with matte exterior and glossy interior white glaze and metallic gold embellishment; gold appears to be luster-glazed or electroplated.

  • Dimensions: Approx. 20 inches wide.

  • Style Notes: Late-1980s postmodern studio piece; ideal for collectors of sculptural ceramics, decorative arts, or signed vintage vessels.

    A repaired crack that was very nicely done.

    Bring packaging material for transport.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Martyone

Date Bid User
10-Sep-2025 8:45:14 AM $19.00 Martyone
07-Sep-2025 9:22:07 PM $16.00 HawkDoc
07-Sep-2025 9:22:07 PM $15.00 Mermaid
07-Sep-2025 9:22:01 PM $11.00 HawkDoc
07-Sep-2025 9:22:01 PM $10.00 Mermaid
07-Sep-2025 9:21:55 PM $9.00 HawkDoc
07-Sep-2025 9:21:55 PM $8.00 Mermaid
07-Sep-2025 8:36:28 PM $6.00 HawkDoc
04-Sep-2025 8:05:42 AM $5.00 Mermaid

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