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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 138

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL ANTHROPOMORPHIC ANIMAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $200 - $300
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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL ANTHROPOMORPHIC ANIMAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO, each wearing a robe with tasseled night cap and holding a snuff box in left hand, comprising a maroon parrot and a black dog with underbite. Marks to underside include "JM / 114" and an illegible example. Johann Maresch (Austrian, 1821-1914), Austria or Czechoslovakia; and other. Late 19th/early 20th century. 10" HOA. 

Condition

Mostly undamaged, except parrot having some scattered glaze wear/loss and dog possibly having professional restoration to top interior flange. 

From the collection of Allen Gurst, Delray Beach, FL.