Lot # 26 - Charlie Dame Madrone Burl Wood Bowl and Unsigned Candle Holder

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Nov-2025 8:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Nov-2025 7:25:00 PM
Current bid:

$31.00

Highest bidder:

BobCat

Auction has ended

Description :

Pair of hand-turned burl wood art pieces featuring the distinctive warmth and natural texture of Madrone burl from Northern California. The set includes one signed Charlie Dame bowl and one unsigned matching candle holder, both showcasing the intricate grain and organic fissures characteristic of this highly figured wood.

  • Bowl (Signed “C. Dame”): Natural-edge design with rugged live rim and smooth interior, emphasizing the swirling grain and reddish-brown hues of Madrone burl. A fine example of Charlie Dame’s craftsmanship, known for transforming rare burls into sculptural yet functional forms.

  • Candle Holder (Unsigned): Rounded form designed to hold a tealight candle, with natural voids and fissures that mirror the style and wood type of Dame’s work, though artist attribution is uncertain.

Maker: Bowl by Charlie Dame; candle holder unsigned / artist unknown
Material: Madrone Burl Wood
Origin: Northern California, USA
Dimensions: Approximately 4 ½” to 6 ½” tall


Collecting Note:
Charlie Dame, a Washington-based woodturner with over 30 years of experience, is celebrated for his elegant use of rare burls and natural-edge designs. Madrone burl, sourced from Northern California, is prized for its rich coloration and unpredictable grain.

Handling Note:
Avoid direct sunlight, moisture, and temperature extremes. Wipe with a soft cloth; do not immerse or clean in a dishwasher.

Why It’s Special:
A visually harmonious pairing of two Madrone burl forms—one authenticated as Charlie Dame, the other complementary and likely crafted in a similar style—celebrating the organic beauty and sculptural presence of fine turned burl wood.


Auction History

Highest bidder is BobCat

Date Bid User
10-Nov-2025 7:21:50 PM $31.00 BobCat
10-Nov-2025 11:39:41 AM $27.00 klootzak
10-Nov-2025 11:28:51 AM $26.00 Carol Fast
10-Nov-2025 11:28:51 AM $25.00 klootzak
10-Nov-2025 11:28:33 AM $21.00 Carol Fast
10-Nov-2025 11:28:33 AM $20.00 klootzak
08-Nov-2025 5:01:54 PM $18.00 Carol Fast
07-Nov-2025 4:28:22 PM $16.00 Utsukushii Josei
07-Nov-2025 4:28:12 PM $12.00 Wisewillow
07-Nov-2025 4:28:12 PM $11.00 Utsukushii Josei
06-Nov-2025 5:14:12 PM $8.00 Wisewillow
04-Nov-2025 10:30:55 AM $5.00 Nperhay

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