Lot #: 366
Price Realized: $546.25
($475 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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.
Fine Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Elaborate Cobalt Tulip Decoration, attribured to Henry H. or Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, third quarter 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base, tall collar, and ribbed lug handles, decorated on the front with three large, boldly-brushed tulips, and on the reverse with two tulips. Brushed wavy line decoration at the shoulder and underneath the handles. 7/8" flake to rim above right handle. Other small rim chips. Large, but very tight X-shaped line at base of decoration on front. Long, thin crack on underside, extending 6" up reverse side of jar. A very faint horizontal surface line under one handle, not visible on interior and probably in-the-firing.
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