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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 146

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL GNOME HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE

Estimate: $150 - $250
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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 FIGURAL GNOME HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE, each polychrome hand-painted, comprising one example sitting on a stump and holding two large steins, one example sitting on a stump and smoking a pipe with an ax resting at his feet, and one jolly example sitting on a box and holding a frothing mug. Marks included various impressed or hand-brushed numerals and one example having "R&B / 1118" impressed to top of box cover. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 10" HOA. 

Condition

Gnome holding two steins having restoration to top interior flange and some possible paint touch-ups; gnome smoking pipe having probable professional restoration to ax handle and some minor scattered glaze wear; gnome on box with mug detached but can easily be reglued, some minute flakes to interior base rim, and some paint touch-ups. 

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