Lot #: 353
Price Realized: $86.25
($75 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.
Two Spongeware Bowls, American, late 19th century, both of ovoid form with footed bases, decorated with cobalt banding surrounding sponging, applied over a whitish ground. Larger bowl with two small base chips and a 2" hairline from rim. Smaller bowl with tight line in base area, primarily visible on interior of bowl. Diameter (of larger bowl) 10".
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