Robert Turner 1913–2005
Robert Turner was born in New York, trained at Swarthmore College and Alfred University, and is considered to be one of the pioneering forces of abstract expressionism in clay. He was a friend and inspiration to Peter Voulkos as well as one of the most important studio pottery instructors of the late 20th century, and he taught at Alfred University for 21 years before retiring as Professor Emeritus of Ceramic Art in 1979. His many accolades include the American Craft Council Gold medal and the Member of Honor of the International Academy of Ceramics.
Auction Results Robert Turner
Robert Turner
Ashanti lidded vessel, gunmetal and verdigris glaze
result: $9,375
Robert Turner
Akan vessel from the III series
result: $8,750
Robert Turner
Ashanti lidded vessel
result: $8,750
Robert Turner
Ashanti
result: $8,750
Robert Turner
Ceremonial Ashanti Tureen, gunmetal and blue glaze
result: $5,938
Robert Turner
Ashanti
result: $3,500
Robert Turner
Untitled from the Beach series
result: $2,860
Robert Turner
Dome vessel
result: $2,500
Robert Turner
Form IV
result: $2,375
Robert Turner
Shore vessel
result: $2,000
Robert Turner
bowl
result: $1,000
Robert Turner
vase
result: $520
Robert Turner
lidded vessel
result: $130
Robert Turner
Vase
Robert Turner
Form IV