Outstanding Lorenzo Johnson (Newstead, Erie County, NY) Redware Jug

March 5, 2011 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 83

Price Realized: $5,462.50

($4,750 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Exceptional Glazed Redware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "L. JOHNSON," Lorenzo Johnson, Newstead, Erie County, NY, circa 1850, ovoid jug with semi-rounded spout and applied handle, decorated with a finely-brushed cobalt flower applied over a celadon glaze. The rare glazing on this jug was designed to make the piece resemble cobalt-decorated, salt-glazed stoneware of the period. The creamy greenish background with pale orange spotting and overlying blue decoration creates a colorful and visually-appealing example of NY State redware. This jug is the finest example of Lorenzo Johnsonâ€™s work known among several signed and attributed pieces, and must surely rank among the most beautiful New York State redware items to have surfaced. It has a long exhibition and publication history. Excellent condition with minor spout nicks and a small stone ping near base. H 12".