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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 203

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL HEAD HUMIDORS, LOT OF FOUR

Estimate: $80 - $120
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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 HEAD HUMIDORS, LOT OF FOUR, each wearing a hat, comprising one example wearing a hunter-style cap with sponge holder top and impressed "TSchoop" to back collar, one mustachioed example, and two examples lacking facial hair including one with double chin and mouth agape. Marks to underside include impressed "BB", and various impressed or incised numerals. Bernard Bloch, Eichwald, Bohemia; and others. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 7 5/8" HOA.

Condition

Two undamaged, except most having some scattered glaze wear/losses; mustachioed example having some paint touch-ups including painted over flakes; hunter cap having professional restoration.

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