Rare Poughkeepsie, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed "F. WOOD."

Fall 2024 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 23

Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.A Note About Estimates

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Sold!  $2,100.

Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Presentation Jug with Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed "F. WOOD.," Stamped "RIEDINGER & CAIRE / POUGHKEEPSIE NY," circa 1857-1878, ovoid jug with semi-squared spout, brush-decorated with a profile of a man's face smoking a cigarette. Inscribed "F. WOOD." below. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Desirable subject matter with good folk art appeal. Provenance: Ex-Collection Steven B. Leder. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with only minor flaws: a minor in-the-firing contact mark on proper right side of jug, a 1 1/2" in-the-firing line to base, minor crazing to base, and some light staining. H 13 1/2".

Rare Poughkeepsie, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed Rare Poughkeepsie, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed Rare Poughkeepsie, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed Rare Poughkeepsie, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed Rare Poughkeepsie, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed Rare Poughkeepsie, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed Rare Poughkeepsie, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Smoking Face Decoration, Inscribed

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