Lot #: 382
Price Realized: $720.00
($600 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.
Exceptional Stoneware "GR" Jug with Impressed Star Decoration, Westerwald, Germany origin, 18th century, ovoid form with footed base and heavily-tooled collar, featuring a central "GR" medallion surrounded by an impressed drape and intricate incised border. Sides of pitcher decorated with elaborate incised vines bearing impressed flower blossoms with impressed star interiors. Cobalt highlights throughout. Manganese highlight to collar. Incised "3" to reverse. Incised "3" to reverse. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, from a long-term private collection. Purchased by the consignor in 1984. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 9".
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