Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Incised Floral Decoration, prob. NY State

July 11, 2009 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 11

Price Realized: $4,025.00 (Price includes 15% buyer's premium).

Thank you all for another successful and exciting auction! Winning internet bidders will be emailed on Monday and winning Phone and Absentee bidders will receive invoices in this week's mail. We are all looking forward to our Fall 2010 auction!

Rare Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Incised Floral Decoration, probably NY State origin, late 18th or early 19th century, approximately three-gallon ovoid jar with semi-squared rim and open loop handles, decorated with an incised and cobalt-filled floral design on the front and back. Design consists of a large flower with hollow center blossoming from a stem bearing scallop-edged, multi-veined leaves. Brushed cobalt flower head designs under each handle. Excellent color. A dramatic, very fine example of early incised stoneware. Large, in-the-firing separation under one handle, which curves onto shoulder area of one side. Rim chip. Heavy chipping to base. H 14".

Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Incised Floral Decoration, prob. NY State

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