Rick Dillingham (American, 1952-1994) Vessel






Hammer Price w/ BP
$10,980
| Lot #: 246 Rick Dillingham (American, 1952-1994) Vessel |
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Dated July 1987. Purposefully broken and reassembled raku-fired earthenware, with applied gold leaf, on an acrylic stand. Incised signature and date to the underside 'Dillingham July-87-21'. |
| 7 1/2 x 10 in. |
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Auction Date Sep 24, 2026 |
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Rick Dillingham (American, 1952-1994)
Rick Dillingham was an American sculptor and master ceramicist known for his deep engagement with contemporary ceramics and the pottery traditions of North American Indigenous cultures. Born in Lake Forest, Illinois, he earned a BA from the University of New Mexico in 1974 and an MFA from the Claremont Graduate School in 1976. Dillingham was a recipient of several National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artist Fellowships. In addition to his studio practice, he was a respected scholar and dealer of historic and contemporary Native American pottery, particularly Pueblo ceramics.
Rick Dillingham was an American sculptor and master ceramicist known for his deep engagement with contemporary ceramics and the pottery traditions of North American Indigenous cultures. Born in Lake Forest, Illinois, he earned a BA from the University of New Mexico in 1974 and an MFA from the Claremont Graduate School in 1976. Dillingham was a recipient of several National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artist Fellowships. In addition to his studio practice, he was a respected scholar and dealer of historic and contemporary Native American pottery, particularly Pueblo ceramics.
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