Lot #: 180
Price Realized: $1,680.00
($1,400 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 4 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.
Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Jug with Rock Teeth, Signed "Lanier Meaders," Cleveland, GA, circa 1970, highly-ovoid jug with well-sculpted face including kaolin eyes with black pupils, long nose with carved nostrils, and smiling mouth with small rock and quartz teeth. Surface covered in a mottled alkaline glaze ranging from glossy olive to a matte "frogskin" style. Underside incised with Lanier Meaders signature. Excellent condition with possible chipping to two teeth. H 9 1/2".
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