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
Minimum Bid: $500.
Lot #: 23
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $500.
An estimate is an expected selling price for an item at auction. The price ranges for each lot are considered conservative in value, and are listed as a courtesy to our bidders to give them an idea of how much they may be expected to pay to win the item. It is entirely possible for an item to sell for less or more than the given estimate.
×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".