Outstanding attrib. J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg, VA Redware Urn w/ Profuse Slip Floral Decoration

Summer 2020 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 149

Price Realized: $1,800.00

($1,500 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Outstanding Glazed Redware Urn with Elaborate Slip Floral Decoration, attributed to J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg, VA, circa 1890, flare-rimmed urn with raised molding near base and original drain hole in underside, the surface coated in a light, cream-colored slip and decorated with heavier cream-and-yellow slip floral designs; this decoration consists of two horizontal floral motifs with blossoms forming Strasburg's so-called "Indian necklace" design, interspersed with vertically-brushed Strasburg flowers and Germanic tulips, dotted at the tip in the manner of the Bell family. Exterior surface coated in a clear lead glaze. This work is firmly attributed to J. Eberly & Company based on its distinctive glaze treatment and floral motifs. It is noteworthy in its form, large size, and use of lead glazing over the entire exterior surface. The majority of gardenware produced in Strasburg during the period displayed only a matte, slip-washed surface. As such, this urn is a particularly decorative example. An impressive example of Shenandoah Valley redware that exemplifies this famous pottery's proficiency at throwing, glazing, and brush-decorating. This urn was designed to sit on a separately-made redware base, which is now missing. Chips throughout top edge and outer edge of rim. An inverted T-shaped crack from rim, descending 4" from rim and spanning approximately 10" horizontally along the curve of the vessel's shoulder. Faint surface lines to interior of rim area, not visible on the exterior and likely in-the-firing. Chips to raised molding near base. Glazed surface survives in very good condition with some sporadic exfoliation. H 12 1/2" ; Diam. (across top) 12".