Lot #: 173
Price Realized: $287.50
($250 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 14 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.
Outstanding Large-Sized Westerwald "GR" Stoneware Jug with Cobalt and Manganese Decoration, German origin, circa 1750, highly ovoid jug with tooled foot and narrow, heavily-tooled collar. Front decorated with a large Georgius Rex medallion surrounded by a visually-stunning incised sunburst, flanked by incised foliate designs. Body highlighted in cobalt slip and collar decorated with manganese. Incised "1/2" on reverse. In-the-firing separation at upper handle terminal and on underside of handle. Hairline on underside, continuing 1" onto base. H 9 3/4".
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