Pair 1962 Ceramic Inuit Boys w/ Pails, C. Alan Johnson
**Originally Listed At $200**
C. Alan Johnson (American, 1926-2013) "Ahtoon" 1962. A charming pair of ceramic children entitled "Ahtoon" by Alaskan artist C. Alan (Bud) Johnson (active/lived in Alaska, 1926-2013), with hand painted details. The children are presented sitting with their feet peeking out from under the hem of their fur coats. They hold a pail on top of their heads with mitten hands. One is painted with a tan coat and white trim, and the other has a creamy white coat with brown trim. Their faces are comprised of impressed details, slightly protruding stubby noses, and rosy painted cheeks. The underside is signed in black paint with "C. Alan Johnson" and the year "1962". The "Ahtoon" figures were first made in 1958 with later renditions, such as this pair, and are highly collectible! Size: 3" L x 2.25" W x 4" H (7.6 cm x 5.7 cm x 10.2 cm)
According to the Anchorage Daily News, "Alan was a talented sculptor and watercolorist and the designer of the much loved Alaska figurines. With his artist wife, he co-founded the C. Alan Johnson Co. in 1958. They produced artwork for 48 years, until 2006, when he retired at the age of 80 and they closed the business. He completed his last painting in 2010 which depicts the FV Thelma C, a historic Alaska salmon fishing boat." (Anchorage Daily News, March 26-April 1, 2013)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#142506
Condition Report: Good condition! Minor fading of pigments and area of discoloration on pail of one. Felt pads added to bases for stability. Clearly signed and dated on bases of both.
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**Originally Listed At $200**
C. Alan Johnson (American, 1926-2013) "Ahtoon" 1962. A charming pair of ceramic children entitled "Ahtoon" by Alaskan artist C. Alan (Bud) Johnson (active/lived in Alaska, 1926-2013), with hand painted details. The children are presented sitting with their feet peeking out from under the hem of their fur coats. They hold a pail on top of their heads with mitten hands. One is painted with a tan coat and white trim, and the other has a creamy white coat with brown trim. Their faces are comprised of impressed details, slightly protruding stubby noses, and rosy painted cheeks. The underside is signed in black paint with "C. Alan Johnson" and the year "1962". The "Ahtoon" figures were first made in 1958 with later renditions, such as this pair, and are highly collectible! Size: 3" L x 2.25" W x 4" H (7.6 cm x 5.7 cm x 10.2 cm)
According to the Anchorage Daily News, "Alan was a talented sculptor and watercolorist and the designer of the much loved Alaska figurines. With his artist wife, he co-founded the C. Alan Johnson Co. in 1958. They produced artwork for 48 years, until 2006, when he retired at the age of 80 and they closed the business. He completed his last painting in 2010 which depicts the FV Thelma C, a historic Alaska salmon fishing boat." (Anchorage Daily News, March 26-April 1, 2013)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#142506
Condition Report: Good condition! Minor fading of pigments and area of discoloration on pail of one. Felt pads added to bases for stability. Clearly signed and dated on bases of both.
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