Lot #: 319
Price Realized: $1,200.00
($1,000 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Jug with Rock Teeth, Signed "Lanier Meaders," Cleveland, GA, circa 1975, ovoid jug with hand-modeled and applied clay face including kaolin eyes with black-slip pupils and thick incised eyelashes, ears, pointed nose, chin, and open mouth with three rock teeth. Surface covered in a mottled green alkaline glaze with matte areas to lower half. Underside incised with Lanier Meaders signature. Provenance: Purchased by the consignor from the artist in 1975. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 11 1/4".
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