John Tuska Stoneware Bas-Reliefs

Item Details

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998)
Untitled, late 20th century
Three stoneware bas-reliefs
Unsigned

An assortment of three stoneware bas-reliefs by John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), late 20th century. The works feature the busts of three female figures. The pieces are unsigned and one is presented on a wood base.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate

Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his sculptures, ceramics, paper casts, inks, and watercolors. He acquired his formal education at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York. After serving in the U.S Navy, he became an educator at the University of Kentucky, which commissioned him to produce his first and last major works in ceramic Genesis (1969) and bronze Illumine (1995). His work can be found in multiple institutions including Museum of Arts and Science, Georgetown College, Krannert Art Museum, Palmer Art Museum, Pennsylvania State University and University of Kentucky Art Museum, among many others.

Condition

- minor dents, minor scratches, irregularities and glue residue throughout the bas-reliefs.

Dimensions

- measures bas-relief on wood base; measures smaller bas-relief 2" W x 3" H x 1.75" D.

Item #

18DCC342-043