VERNE FUNK (BORN 1932) Swimming A-Headglazed ceramic, laminated wood, incised 'Funk'height inclusive of integral base 11in (28cm); width of base 12in (30.5cm); depth of base 14in (36cm) — VERNE FUNK (BORN 1932) Swimming A-Headglazed ceramic, laminated wood, incised 'Funk'height inclusive of integral base 11in (28cm); width of base 12in (30.5cm); depth of base 14in (36cm)

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Estimate: $1,500–$2,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Modern Design | Art, Los Angeles · 31 July 2025
Record ID: TB-2026-127253
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Verne Funk, VERNE FUNK (BORN 1932) Swimming A-Headglazed ceramic, laminated wood, incised 'Funk'height inclusive of integral base 11in (28cm); width of base 12in (30.5cm); depth of base 14in (36cm). Bonhams, 31 Jul 2025, lot 184. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-127253.

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Verne Funk, VERNE FUNK (BORN 1932) Swimming A-Headglazed ceramic, laminated wood, incised 'Funk'height inclusive of integral base 11in (28cm); width of base 12in (30.5cm); depth of base 14in (36cm). Bonhams, 31 Jul 2025, lot 184. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-127253.

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