Lot #: 430
Price Realized: $210.00
($175 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 2 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.
Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Jug, Stamped "B.B. CRAIG / VALE, N.C.," fourth quarter 20th century, ovoid jug with hand-modeled and applied clay face, including kaolin eyes and broken china teeth. Surface covered in a mottled brown alkaline glaze. Stamped with Burlon B. Craig maker's mark on underside. As-made condition with in-the-firing damage to one ear that fell onto the edge of the eye and in-the-firing residue to base. H 7 3/4".
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