August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3111
Two Frank E. Cummings III Turned, Live Edge Vessels
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Two Frank E. Cummings III Turned, Live Edge Vessels, the larger, of maple, and the smaller of oak, both with live edges to tops, and of tapering cylindrical forms terminating in short feet. Both engraved "Cummings" to underside bases, the larger dated 87, and the smaller with illegible date.
Frank E. Cummings III (American, B. 1938.)
{Approximate dimensions: 7 3/4" H. x 7 1/2" W. x 7" D., over all.}.
Condition
Both vessels with rough edges, holes, marks, scratches, both as made, and with minor surface wear and scratches; each with residual white rubber - plastic material to base undersides. Please contact the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.
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