Lot #: 476
Price Realized: $632.50
($550 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 11 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.
Scarce Large-Sized Sewertile Figure of an Owl, Incised "EJE," Edward J.Ellwood (1926-1998), Tuscarawas County, Ohio, mid 20th century, finely-molded figure of an owl perched on a stump with deeply-impressed circular eyes, wide incised line detail to wings, back, and breast, and thinner intricate incising to face. Incised on interior of stump "EJE" for Edward J. Ellwood. Ellwood is probably the best known and most-sought-after molder and finisher of sewer tile folk art. Owls were one of his favorite subjects. A particularly fine and impressive example. Provenance: Jack and Susan Batdorff Collection; Ex-Paul and Barbara Carpenter Collection. Excellent condition with a chip to one horn. H 14 1/8".
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