US$ 556.00
signed with what appears to be “Turner” on the bottom
a bit brighter silver in tone
Early 20th century I believe and likely used at a carnival or fair
paintbrush and palette in hand
Scarce and Notable Richard Saar Mid-Century Cigarette Box with Figural Tray Top wooden boxer signed with what appears toThough this struck me as vaguely familiar when I found it, and very clearly mid century, I didn't know about Richard Saar and Saar Ceramics but am very happy to now, including to know that Saar was the husband of artist Betye Saar and father of Alison and Lezley! Launched in Lawndale, California and soon relocated to a small Quonset hut in El Segundo, Saar Ceramics studio operated from 1949 to 1962 producing tableware, tiles, and figural sculptures