Lot #: 171
Price Realized: $4,600.00
($4,000 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 13 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.
Auction Highlight: July 16, 2011 Auction
Fine and Rare Glazed Redware Jar, New England origin, early to mid 19th century, ovoid form with footed base, flared rim, and applied handles, decorated with a folky design of haphazard manganese stripes over a light greenish-tan ground. (Underlying clay is a light buff color.) Good form with excellent coloration. Wear to rim. 1 1/2" hairline above left handle. Wear to surface around midsection. Spots of in-the-firing bubbling to glaze. H 9".
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