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Oct 3, 2026
Harding Black (San Antonio, Texas, 1912-2004), large lidded canister with incised geometric design, incised signature and date on the underside, 1953
height 13 in. x width 5 in. x depth 5 in.
Provenance: Property from a San Antonio, Texas art and antiques collector
Harding Black was a renowned Texas ceramic artist, sculptor, painter, bricklayer, and teacher. His work with clay serves an an important bridge between early Texas and mid-century pottery. In 1933, Black was taught by Rudolph Staffel to make wheel-thrown pottery and began to teach children's ceramic classes at the Witte Museum. Black directed ceramic installation in a San Antonio reconstruction project sponsored by the National Youth Administration and the Works Progress Administration art program. Black became well-known for his research, innovations, and writings in the field of ceramics. Black's collection and archive are housed at Baylor University.
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