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b. 1940 - d. 2013

Victor Spinski was influenced by the Yixing artists of eastern China. He was a leading figure in the avant-garde ceramics movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, and held a patent on the Ceramic Photo Emulsion process that produced the ceramic decals he used in his trompe l'oeil ceramic assemblages. Known for these sculptural still life compositions of common everyday objects, for example paper cups in a cardboard box, tools, paint cans or dishes in sink. Many of the assemblages contain objects that are convincingly of material other than ceramic. Spinski created the cast and constructed ceramic objects then spent hours perfecting the surface with decals and china painting.

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  • Victor SPINSKI: Spilled Garbage - Sculpture
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Victor SPINSKI: Spilled Garbage - Sculpture

    Est: $250 - $350

    Glazed earthenware ceramic trompe l'oeuil sculpture by Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013), representing a silver garbage can overturned, with items of trash spilling out.  Victor Spinski was influenced by the Yixing artists of eastern China. He was a leading figure in the avant-garde ceramics movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, and held a patent on the Ceramic Photo Emulsion process that produced the ceramic decals he used in his trompe l'oeil ceramic assemblages. Known for these sculptural still life compositions of common everyday objects, for example paper cups in a cardboard box, tools, paint cans or dishes in sink. Many of the assemblages contain objects that are convincingly of material other than ceramic. Spinski created the cast and constructed ceramic objects then spent hours perfecting the surface with decals and china painting. [11" H x 18" W x 17" D]. Some elements detached, but present.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Victor Spinski, American 1940-2013, "Garbage Can", 1994, Glazed ceramic and paint, 24-1/2"h x 17"dia
    Mar. 13, 2024

    Victor Spinski, American 1940-2013, "Garbage Can", 1994, Glazed ceramic and paint, 24-1/2"h x 17"dia

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Victor Spinski American, 1940-2013 "Garbage Can", 1994 Glazed ceramic and paint Signed and dated 1994.

    Nye & Company
  • Victor SPINSKI: Spilled Garbage - Sculpture
    Feb. 20, 2024

    Victor SPINSKI: Spilled Garbage - Sculpture

    Est: $250 - $350

    Glazed earthenware ceramic trompe l'oeuil sculpture by Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013), representing a silver garbage can overturned, with items of trash spilling out.  Victor Spinski was influenced by the Yixing artists of eastern China. He was a leading figure in the avant-garde ceramics movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, and held a patent on the Ceramic Photo Emulsion process that produced the ceramic decals he used in his trompe l'oeil ceramic assemblages. Known for these sculptural still life compositions of common everyday objects, for example paper cups in a cardboard box, tools, paint cans or dishes in sink. Many of the assemblages contain objects that are convincingly of material other than ceramic. Spinski created the cast and constructed ceramic objects then spent hours perfecting the surface with decals and china painting. [11" H x 18" W x 17" D]. Some elements detached, but present.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Victor SPINSKI: Spilled Garbage - Ceramic Sculptur
    Mar. 02, 2023

    Victor SPINSKI: Spilled Garbage - Ceramic Sculptur

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Glazed earthenware ceramic trompe l'oeuil sculpture by Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013), representing a silver garbage can overturned, with items of trash spilling out. Victor Spinski was influenced by the Yixing artists of eastern China. He was a leading figure in the avant-garde ceramics movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, and held a patent on the Ceramic Photo Emulsion process that produced the ceramic decals he used in his trompe l'oeil ceramic assemblages. Known for these sculptural still life compositions of common everyday objects, for example paper cups in a cardboard box, tools, paint cans or dishes in sink. Many of the assemblages contain objects that are convincingly of material other than ceramic. Spinski created the cast and constructed ceramic objects then spent hours perfecting the surface with decals and china painting. [11" H x 18" W x 17" D]. Some elements detached, but present.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Victor SPINSKI: Spilled Garbage - Ceramic Sculptur
    Mar. 26, 2022

    Victor SPINSKI: Spilled Garbage - Ceramic Sculptur

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Glazed earthenware ceramic trompe l'oeuil sculpture by Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013), representing a silver garbage can overturned, with items of trash spilling out. Victor Spinski was influenced by the Yixing artists of eastern China. He was a leading figure in the avant-garde ceramics movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, and held a patent on the Ceramic Photo Emulsion process that produced the ceramic decals he used in his trompe l'oeil ceramic assemblages. Known for these sculptural still life compositions of common everyday objects, for example paper cups in a cardboard box, tools, paint cans or dishes in sink. Many of the assemblages contain objects that are convincingly of material other than ceramic. Spinski created the cast and constructed ceramic objects then spent hours perfecting the surface with decals and china painting. [11" H x 18" W x 17" D]. Some elements detached, but present.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • VICTOR SPINSKI CERAMIC SCULPTURE
    Feb. 19, 2022

    VICTOR SPINSKI CERAMIC SCULPTURE

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    VICTOR SPINSKI CERAMIC SCULPTURE BOX: Box is not wood, but part of the glazed and fired sculpture of broken bottles and various other vessels, no visible signature.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • Victor Spinski, 'Spilled Coffee', 2003
    Dec. 16, 2021

    Victor Spinski, 'Spilled Coffee', 2003

    Est: $300 - $500

    (Polish, 1940-2013), trompe l'oeil painted ceramic, signed and dated 2003 3"h x 3-1/2"w x 5-1/2"l Provenance: Property from the Collection of Stephen and Stephanie Alpert

    Nye & Company
  • Victor Spinski, 'Box of Bones', 1994
    Dec. 16, 2021

    Victor Spinski, 'Box of Bones', 1994

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    (Polish, 1940-2013), trompe l'oeil painted ceramic sculpture, signed and dated 1994 9-1/2"h x 14-1/2"w x 11-1/4"d Provenance: Property from the Collection of Stephen and Stephanie Alpert

    Nye & Company
  • Victor Spinski, 'Broken Teapot', 1991
    Dec. 16, 2021

    Victor Spinski, 'Broken Teapot', 1991

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    (Polish, 1940-2013), trompe l'oeil sculpture of glazed ceramic, signed on underside and dated 4/20/91 6"h x 15-1/4"w x 11"d Provenance: Property from the Collection of Stephen and Stephanie Alpert

    Nye & Company
  • Victor Spinski, 'Garbage Can', 1994
    Dec. 16, 2021

    Victor Spinski, 'Garbage Can', 1994

    Est: $2,500 - $5,000

    (Polish, 1940-2013), glazed ceramic and paint, signed and dated 1994 24-1/2"h x 17"dia Provenance: Property from the Collection of Stephen and Stephanie Alpert

    Nye & Company
  • Victor Spinski
    Nov. 11, 2021

    Victor Spinski

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    (American, 1940-2013) Untitled, 1994, apparently unsigned, trompe l'oeil box with hard hat, trash and tools in glazed and cast clay, 8-3/4 x 17 in.

    Brunk Auctions
  • Victor Spinski
    Nov. 11, 2021

    Victor Spinski

    Est: $600 - $900

    (Indiana/Delaware, 1940-2013) Breaking Into a Fruit Box II, 1993, signed in ink "V. Spinski '93", hand built and cast glazed ceramic, 7-3/4 x 15-1/4 x 11-1/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions
  • Large Victor Spinski Ceramic Sculpture
    Nov. 06, 2021

    Large Victor Spinski Ceramic Sculpture

    Est: $400 - $600

    Sculpture is titled "My Exp. w/ Functional Type Work." Provenance: The Jack and Mary Ann Katzenmeyer Collection | Cowan's Auctions, 4.20.2018, lot 115 | Private Collection, Miami, Florida. Exhibited: Canton Art institute 4th National Ceramic Invitational, Canton, Ohio, 1991

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Victor Spinski (1940-2013) Trash (Garbage Can)1976glazed ceramic, signed 'V SPINSKI', titled and dated on undersideheight 16 3/4in (42.5cm); widest width 15in (38cm)
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Victor Spinski (1940-2013) Trash (Garbage Can)1976glazed ceramic, signed 'V SPINSKI', titled and dated on undersideheight 16 3/4in (42.5cm); widest width 15in (38cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Victor Spinski (1940-2013) Trash (Garbage Can) 1976 glazed ceramic, signed 'V SPINSKI', titled and dated on underside height 16 3/4in (42.5cm); widest width 15in (38cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Plate with Fingers and Ladybugs, glazed ceramic, 2"h x 10 7/8"w x 10 3/8"d
    May. 19, 2021

    Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Plate with Fingers and Ladybugs, glazed ceramic, 2"h x 10 7/8"w x 10 3/8"d

    Est: $400 - $600

    Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013) Plate with Fingers and Ladybugs glazed ceramic signed underneath 2"h x 10 7/8"w x 10 3/8"d

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Chernobyl Scene, 1991, glazed ceramic, 5"h x 12 1/8"w x 12 1/2"d
    May. 19, 2021

    Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Chernobyl Scene, 1991, glazed ceramic, 5"h x 12 1/8"w x 12 1/2"d

    Est: $300 - $500

    Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013) Chernobyl Scene, 1991 glazed ceramic signed, dated and titled illegibly underneath 5"h x 12 1/8"w x 12 1/2"d

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Two Spilled Cups, 1998, glazed ceramic, 4"h x 5 3/8"w x 8 1/8"d; 1 1/2"h x 5 3/8"w x 8 5/8"d
    May. 19, 2021

    Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Two Spilled Cups, 1998, glazed ceramic, 4"h x 5 3/8"w x 8 1/8"d; 1 1/2"h x 5 3/8"w x 8 5/8"d

    Est: $300 - $500

    Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013) Two Spilled Cups, 1998 glazed ceramic signed and dated underneath (1) 4"h x 5 3/8"w x 8 1/8"d; 1 1/2"h x 5 3/8"w x 8 5/8"d

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Garbage Can, glazed ceramic, 14 3/4"h x 13 1/4"w x 11 3/4"d
    May. 19, 2021

    Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Garbage Can, glazed ceramic, 14 3/4"h x 13 1/4"w x 11 3/4"d

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013) Garbage Can glazed ceramic 14 3/4"h x 13 1/4"w x 11 3/4"d

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Victor Spinski (Polish/American 1940-2013), Untitled, Signed V. Spinski and Dated '83
    Dec. 11, 2020

    Victor Spinski (Polish/American 1940-2013), Untitled, Signed V. Spinski and Dated '83

    Est: $400 - $600

    Victor Spinski (Polish/American 1940-2013) Untitled Signed V. Spinski and dated 83 Few areas of cracking to ceramic. Height: 9 in (22.9 cm); Width: 12 in (30.5 cm)

    Weschler's
  • Victor Spinski, Trash Can with Banana Peel, 1977
    Nov. 16, 2018

    Victor Spinski, Trash Can with Banana Peel, 1977

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013), painted and glazed ceramic, from the Garbage Can series, felt tip pen signature and date to underside, 17"h x 14"l x 13"w

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Victor Spinski, (Polish/American, 1940-2013), Cigars on Marble Slab, 1996, ceramic, 2.75”h x 8.75”w x 8.75”d
    Sep. 16, 2017

    Victor Spinski, (Polish/American, 1940-2013), Cigars on Marble Slab, 1996, ceramic, 2.75”h x 8.75”w x 8.75”d

    Est: $400 - $600

    Victor Spinski (Polish/American, 1940-2013) Cigars on Marble Slab, 1996 ceramic 2.75''h x 8.75''w x 8.75''d Provenance: Shaw Guido Gallery, Pontiac, Michigan The Estate of Candice B. Groot, Evanston, Illinois

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Victor Spinski, (Polish/American, 1940-2013), Cigars on Marble Slab, 1996, ceramic, 2.75”h x 8.75”w x 8.75”d
    Nov. 12, 2016

    Victor Spinski, (Polish/American, 1940-2013), Cigars on Marble Slab, 1996, ceramic, 2.75”h x 8.75”w x 8.75”d

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Victor Spinski (Polish/American, 1940-2013) Cigars on Marble Slab, 1996 ceramic 2.75''h x 8.75''w x 8.75''d Provenance: Shaw Guido Gallery, Pontiac, Michigan

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Giving Up Painting - Just Got a New Computer, mixed media, 14.5”h x 12”w x 12”d
    Apr. 16, 2016

    Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Giving Up Painting - Just Got a New Computer, mixed media, 14.5”h x 12”w x 12”d

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013) Giving Up Painting - Just Got a New Computer mixed media 14.5'h x 12'w x 12'd Provenance: Shaw Guido Gallery, Pontiac, Michigan

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Tool Box, 1995, ceramic, 17.5" x 17.5" x 10"
    Apr. 16, 2016

    Victor Spinski, (American, 1940-2013), Tool Box, 1995, ceramic, 17.5" x 17.5" x 10"

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Victor Spinski (American, 1940-2013) Tool Box, 1995 ceramic signed and dated 17.5" x 17.5" x 10" Provenance: NCECA Auction, 1996

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Victor Spinski (American b. 1940), Piece of Cake
    Feb. 25, 2014

    Victor Spinski (American b. 1940), Piece of Cake

    Est: $400 - $600

    Victor Spinski (American b. 1940) Piece of Cake Signed Victor Spinski and dated '97 on underside Porcelain trompe l'oeil sculpture Height: 3-5/8 in; Diameter: 6-3/4 in

    Weschler's
  • VICTOR SPINSKI; Trompe-l'oeil sculpture,
    Feb. 25, 2012

    VICTOR SPINSKI; Trompe-l'oeil sculpture,

    Est: $1,100 - $1,600

    VICTOR SPINSKI; Trompe-l'oeil sculpture, ''Lowenbrau Box,'' New York; Stenciled and glazed white earthenware; Provenance: Theo Portnoy Collection; Signed V Spinsky; 8 1/2'' x 16'' x 11 1/2''

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)
    Oct. 04, 2011

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940) Untitled glazed and painted ceramic 9 x 18¾ x 21 in. (22.9 x 47.6 x 53.3 cm.)

    Christie's
  • VICTOR SPINSKI; Porcelain trompe-l'oeil sculpture,
    Oct. 02, 2011

    VICTOR SPINSKI; Porcelain trompe-l'oeil sculpture,

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    VICTOR SPINSKI; Porcelain trompe-l'oeil sculpture, ''Schlitz Box,'' with baseball hat, beer bottle, cup, and spoon; Provenance: Elaine Horwitch Galleries, Scottsdale, AZ; Paper gallery label, Unsigned; 7 3/4'' x 15'' x 10''

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)
    Jan. 12, 2011

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)

    Est: -

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940) Untitled signed and dated twice 'V. Spinski '86' (on a baseball and on the side of box) painted and glazed ceramic 8¼ x 17½ x 13 in. (21 x 44.5 x 33 cm.) Executed in 1986.

    Christie's
  • Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)
    Jan. 12, 2011

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)

    Est: -

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940) Untitled glazed and painted ceramic 9 x 18¾ x 21 in. (22.9 x 47.6 x 53.3 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)
    Jan. 11, 2011

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940) Untitled signed and dated twice 'V. Spinski '86' (on a baseball and on the side of box) painted and glazed ceramic 8¼ x 17½ x 13 in. (21 x 44.5 x 33 cm.) Executed in 1986.

    Christie's
  • Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)
    Jan. 11, 2011

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Victor Spinski (American, b. 1940) Untitled glazed and painted ceramic 9 x 18¾ x 21 in. (22.9 x 47.6 x 53.3 cm.)

    Christie's
  • VICTOR SPINSKI Porcelain trompe-l"oeil sculpture,
    Sep. 11, 2010

    VICTOR SPINSKI Porcelain trompe-l"oeil sculpture,

    Est: -

    VICTOR SPINSKI Porcelain trompe-l"oeil sculpture, "Schlitz Box," with baseball hat, beer bottle, cup, and spoon Small...

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • VICTOR SPINSKI Glazed ceramic sculpture, ''Garbage
    Apr. 25, 2009

    VICTOR SPINSKI Glazed ceramic sculpture, ''Garbage

    Est: $2,500 - $4,500

    VICTOR SPINSKI Glazed ceramic sculpture, ''Garbage Pail.'' (Provenance: Theo Portnoy Gallery.) 16'' x 13'' dia.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • VICTOR SPINSKI Trompe l'oeil ceramic sculpture.
    Apr. 25, 2009

    VICTOR SPINSKI Trompe l'oeil ceramic sculpture.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    VICTOR SPINSKI Trompe l'oeil ceramic sculpture. Signed. (Provenance: Theo Portnoy Gallery.) 12 1/4'' x 14 1/4'' x 11''

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
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