Lot #: 143
Price Realized: $780.00
($650 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 4 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 Tanware Pitcher, New Geneva or Greensboro, PA origin, circa 1885, ovoid pitcher with finely-potted collar featuring a flared opening and rounded molding at its base, the body of the pitcher decorated in Albany slip with a large sweeping fuchsia vine design flanked by stylized floral devices on the reverse. Collar decorated with a draped brushwork above a freehand stripe and a row of dashes. Albany slip dashes to handle and highlights to handle terminals. Base with large freehand stripe. Appealing form, striking decoration, and fine condition. Excellent condition with a minor nick to left of spout and a miniscule rim nick on reverse. H 8".
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