Lot #: 316
Price Realized: $1,380.00
($1,200 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 15 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Rare Painted Woman Pottery Face Jug, NC origin, early 20th century, large spouted jug with metal and wood bail handle, decorated with an applied face and having a painted surface. One of a small number of jugs made by a Mr. Nelson during the 1920€„¢s in North Wilkesboro and discovered in the 1990€„¢s. Large Y-shaped crack under chin extending onto underside. Spidering hairline extending up from base on reverse. Cracks appear to be in-the-firing, as they are painted over with original paint. Very minor paint wear. H 12 5/8".
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