Lot #: 283
Price Realized: $1,121.00
($950 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 6 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-Gallon Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Impressed Decoration, Stamped "COMMERAWS / STONEWARE", Manhattan, NY origin, early 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base, tooled shoulder, and open loop handles, decorated on the front and reverse with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted drape-and-tassel motif. Impressed on the front and reverse with the maker's mark, "COMMERAWS / STONEWARE", used by African-American potter, Thomas Commeraw. Long restored crack extending from base to shoulder below one handle. This damaged continues onto underside as an unrestored Y-shaped line on underside. Shallow base chips. Very minor rim wear.
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