Lot #: 168
Price Realized: $960.00
($800 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.
Pair of Glazed Redware Lion Figures, probably PA origin, mid 19th century, both with hollow interiors, molded in the form of recumbent lions with detailed manes and faces, each covered in a heavy lead glaze. One with a 1 3/4" x 1" reglued section to base including two chips along break, other lesser base chips, and wear to face. Other a chip to corner and spots of wear to lion. Dimensions (of each): L 6 1/4" x W 2 1/8" x 3 1/4".
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