Price | Bid Increment |
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$0 | $10 |
$200 | $25 |
$500 | $50 |
$1,000 | $100 |
$3,000 | $250 |
$5,000 | $500 |
$10,000 | $1,000 |
$30,000 | $2,500 |
$50,000 | $5,000 |
$100,000 | $10,000 |
CONTINENTAL CERAMIC BLACK AMERICANA FIGURAL HEAD HUMIDORS, LOT OF FOUR, comprising two examples depicting a bearded man with surprised expression, one woman example wearing a tied head scarf, and one gentleman example wearing a bow tie and cap with cigar. Marks to underside include impressed and incised "BB", and various numerals. Bernhard Bloch, Eichwald, Bohemia; and other. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 8 7/8" HOA.
Literature: Parallels Horowitz - Figural Humidors, Mostly Victorian, surprise expression example p. 51, fig. 224, figure with cigar p. 55, fig. 250, and woman p. 59, fig. 268.
Each having some possible areas of restoration including paint touch-ups.
From the collection of Allen Gurst, Delray Beach, FL.