Very interesting, take a look.
https://bid.oahuauctions.com/LARGE-PREMIER-COLLECTION-OF-KOA-WOODEN-BOWLS_as66387
https://bid.oahuauctions.com/LARGE-PREMIER-COLLECTION-OF-KOA-WOODEN-BOWLS_as66387
Charlie,I believe anybody can bid, you have to register. But, I can sell you something like it, lol. AlohaI read couple descriptions....no mention of patches but very proud$....nice wood....good shapes.....do these go to tourons or general population of 50th state?????
He was a well known turner from the Ron Kent days, he was known for big Calabashes, Oahu had a great collectors market then. Work sold for big money, Ron had the record at one time for the highest price paid for a turned piece.Emiliano, is Robert W. Butts a renowned turner or are the bowls going for high price based on size alone?