Rare and Fine Stoneware Pitcher w/ Two-Color Slip Decoration, att. Phoenix Factory, Edgefield District, SC, c1840
Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection
Lot #: 108
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $2,000.
Lot #: 108
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $2,000.
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 and Fine Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Pitcher with Two-Color Slip Decoration, attributed to Phoenix Factory, Shaw's Creek, Edgefield District, SC, circa 1840, highly-ovoid pitcher with footed base, narrow, flaring collar, and semi-squared rim, decorated with brushed iron slip and looping slip-trailed kaolin slip forming a drape motif around the body and at the spout. Exceptional form with outstanding decoration. In her notes, Wahler states the following about this pitcher: "Birthday present to myself lots of years ago. One of our best Edgefield pieces." Chipping to rim and spout. Light wear around midsection. A tiny base nick. H 8 1/4".