Exceedingly Rare and Important Edwin Meaders Double Face Jug Signed and Dated 5/18/94

Summer 2024 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 457

Price Realized: $4,200.00

($3,500 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Exceedingly Rare and Important Blue-Glazed Stoneware Double Face Jug, Inscribed "#2," Signed "Edwin Meaders / 5-18-1994," ovoid jug with two open strap handles, decorated on the front and reverse with a hand-molded and applied face including large ears, pupil-less eyes, nose with carved nostrils, closed mouth, and broad chin. Surface covered in a bright blue glaze with runny green highlights to the eyes. Shoulder incised "#2." Incised Edwin Meaders signature and date on underside. One of a small number of double face jugs made by Edwin Meaders, the appeal of this work is enhance by the intriguing placement of the handles on the figures' foreheads. Provenance: Stan Clark, July 2, 2013; Carl and Marian Mullis Collection. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 11".