Lot #: 76
Price Realized: $660.00
($550 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.
Rare Stoneware Pitcher with Impressed Floral Decoration, attributed to Jonathan Fenton, Boston, MA, late 18th century, ovoid pitcher with tooled shoulder and flared collar, decorated with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted design of a flower. Interior with iron-oxide slip decoration. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Exceptional form for this maker. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, purchased by the consignor decades ago. Significant flakes to body, partially filled. Two spout chips. A 1 5/8" chip to interior of rim. A small piece of adhered clay above handle. H 9 3/4".
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