Lot #: 224
Price Realized: $1,265.00
($1,100 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 12 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.
Unusual Figural Redware Monkey Bust, American, possibly PA, mid to late 19th century, in the form of a monkey's bust with leaf-form hat, small opening in mouth, and large opening at base. Surface covered in a speckled lead and manganese glaze. Tiny chip to one ear. A few faint, short lines to body. Loss to piece at base. H 5 1/2".
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