Very Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably Alabama

Winter 2026 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection

Lot #: 257

Price Realized: $1,680.00

($1,400 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

PLEASE NOTE:  The American ceramics market frequently changes, often dramatically. 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.

Winter 2026 Auction Catalog

◀︎ Back to Catalog

▶ Login

Very Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AL origin, third quarter 19th century, fragment of a wheel-thrown vessel with hand-modeled and applied clay face including eyes with carved lids and nostrils, ears, finely-sculpted nose, open mouth, and dimpled chin with cleft. Diagonally-incised sideburns on cheeks. Surface covered in a glossy, olive-green alkaline glaze. This fragment appears to be part of a relatively small vessel measuring less than a half-gallon, possibly a bank or flask. Face itself is undamaged with some light wear to tip of nose and damage visible on reverse where it once joined a vessel. L 6 3/4".

Very Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AlabamaVery Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AlabamaVery Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AlabamaVery Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AlabamaVery Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AlabamaVery Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AlabamaVery Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AlabamaVery Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably AlabamaVery Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Vessel Fragment, probably Alabama

Click images to enlarge.

©2026 Crocker Farm, Inc. | info@crockerfarm.com | (410) 472-2016