Lot #: 321
Price Realized: $69.00
($60 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 15 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Elaborately-Molded and Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Pitcher, German origin, late 19th century, narrow pitcher with bulbous midsection and pewter lid, featuring a raised oak leaf pattern surrounding a depiction of King Bacchus, highlighted in cobalt. Underneath Bacchus is a banner with German slogan. Midsection of pitcher features checkerboard-like cobalt decoration. Footed base is embellished with extensive molded geometric design, highlighted in cobalt. Mint condition. H (to thumbrest) 14".
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