August 2026 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Lot 58:
Sold for: $130
Description
Item/Description: Mid-century modern ceramic sculpture "Albert the Computer Man" by American ceramicist David Gil (1922-2002) for Bennington Potters in Vermont. 1970s studio art pottery is a whimsical pop culture sculpture which juxtaposes an analog, primitive terracotta facial expression on the bottom with a structured "push-button" computer grid layout above it. Back stamped: Bennington Potters / Vermont / (star) 1S37 / DG. (The Human Brain)
Material: Stoneware
Dimensions: Length: 14"; Width: 7 3/4"; Depth: 1 3/4"
Condition: Signs of age and wear include surface scratches, scuffing, discoloration. Screws attached for mounting.
Age: 1970s
Provenance: Private Estate
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