Property of a Hilton Head Island, SC Estate

Description:

Betty Spindler ( CA, b. 1943), Ceramic Watermelon, 1999, signed and dated '97' on underside. Provenance: purchased at Winfield Gallery, Carmel CA, for $450.

Betty Spindler began working with clay in her forties when she enrolled in classes at the Cerro Coso Community College near her home in California. She had suffered from learning disabilities as a child, later diagnosed as dyslexia, and as a result had not gone on to college. After receiving her associate degree in 1986, she attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, graduating in 1990 at the age of forty-seven. Her ceramic sculptures, which she began creating while at the community college, focus on everyday items such as fruits, vegetables, and sandwiches. (Smithsonian American Art Museum)

Measurements: Height: 12 in. x Width: 19 in. x Depth: 9 1/2 in.

Condition:

Good condition, minor wear, small chip to rind on one corner.

Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.