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The September Art + Design Auction features several rare fiber arts sculptures by Diane Itter, Keiko Yamaguchi, and Jane Sauer; an exceptional collection of Modernist jewelry by Nancy Lee Worden, Carolyn Morris Bach, Carrie Adell, and Don Lucas. The auction includes Traditional, Modern, and Contemporary art, designer furniture and lighting by Herman Miller, Knoll, Artimede, Fortuny, Laurel, Milo Baughman, and much more.
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Lot 55

Jane Sauer 1985 "Concurrents III" Waxed Linen, Paint Woven Vessel

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$100

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1985 waxed linen and paint woven vessel by artist Jane Sauer (American; born 1937). Titled Concurrents III. Signed "Sauer" to underside. Originally purchased from the B.Z. Wagman Gallery in St. Louis. Original purchase receipt included.

 

Measurements: 3" W x 3.25" H x 3" D.

 

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From the artist's website:

Since graduating Washington University School of Art in 1959, Jane Sauer has had a long and varied career devoted to the arts. She was a studio artist from 1960 until 2002 being awarded 2 major NEA grants, a Missouri Artists Grant and other smaller grants. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally. Her work is in 24 museums in the USA and abroad. She served on the Board of Trustees of the American Craft Council from 1992-2000 becoming Chair of the Board 1997-2000. She has also served on the board of Craft Emergency Fund 2008-2010, National Council for the School of Art, Washington University 1995 – present, and Advisory Board to the University of Santa Fe, 2011-15 plus numerous other Boards and Advisory committees.   In 2001 she became artistic director of Thirteen Moons Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, purchasing it in 2005 and changing the name to Jane Sauer Gallery. In 2014 she sold the gallery and formed Sauer Art Consultants.  During the course of her career she has given lectures, curated numerous exhibits, and juried shows, fellowships and grants. These activities are continued under her consulting firm. Sauer is part of the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institute of American Art, Washington, DC, an Honorary Fellow of American Craft, and was awarded Distinguished Alumni Award, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

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Originally purchased from the B.Z. Wagman Gallery in St. Louis. Original purchase receipt included.