Emerson Woelffer (1914-2003) Two Abstract Sculptures1980ceramic, ebonized wood, each incised 'Woelffer 80', tagged on undersides 'EST 445' and EST 453'overall height of tallest 11 1/2 x 6 x 2 1/2in (29.5 x 15 x 6.5cm) — Emerson Woelffer (1914-2003) Two Abstract Sculptures1980ceramic, ebonized wood, each incised 'Woelffer 80', tagged on undersides 'EST 445' and EST 453'overall height of tallest 11 1/2 x 6 x 2 1/2in (29.5 x 15 x 6.5cm)

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Estimate: $2,000–$3,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Modern Design | Art, Los Angeles · 30 September 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-682738
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Emerson Woelffer, Emerson Woelffer (1914-2003) Two Abstract Sculptures1980ceramic, ebonized wood, each incised 'Woelffer 80', tagged on undersides 'EST 445' and EST 453'overall height of tallest 11 1/2 x 6 x 2 1/2in (29.5 x 15 x 6.5cm). Bonhams, 30 Sep 2020, lot 276. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-682738.

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Emerson Woelffer, Emerson Woelffer (1914-2003) Two Abstract Sculptures1980ceramic, ebonized wood, each incised 'Woelffer 80', tagged on undersides 'EST 445' and EST 453'overall height of tallest 11 1/2 x 6 x 2 1/2in (29.5 x 15 x 6.5cm). Bonhams, 30 Sep 2020, lot 276. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-682738.

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