Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 2, 2023: Winter Americana Day 1

Thu, Mar 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 172

CONTINENTAL BLACK AMERICANA TERRACOTTA FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $100 - $200
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CONTINENTAL BLACK AMERICANA TERRACOTTA FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO, each having polychrome enamel decorations, comprising one depicting a maid wearing an apron and cap, and one featuring a sailor sitting on a barrel with hands clasped to knees. Marks to underside include one incised "1691 / 35" and one impressed "FGW / 39". Ferdinand Gerbing Witwe. Bodenbach, Bohemia, Austria; and other. Late 19th/early 20th century. 9 1/2" HOA.

Condition

Each in excellent visual condition with some professional restoration including paint touch-ups; sailor having a painted over flake to underside of cap brim.

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