Morgantown / Uniontown Stoneware People Jar, Woman with Parasol
July 11, 2009 Stoneware Auction
Lot #: 215
Price Realized: $5,405.00
($4,700 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
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Auction Highlight: July 11, 2009 Auction | West Virginia Stoneware
Rare Small-Sized Stoneware People Jar, attributed to Norval Greenland, Uniontown, PA, circa 1870, approximately half-gallon jar decorated with a brushed cobalt design of a woman holding a parasol flanked by two trees. An arching sponged design extends across the shoulder area. Highly desirable decoration and exceptional size. Three large base flakes, measuring 2", 1 3/4", and 1 3/4", and appear to have occurred during the firing. 1/2" rim chip to reverse. Light wear to Albany slip glaze on interior rim area. H 7".
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