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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 202

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL HEAD HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE

Estimate: $80 - $120
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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 THREE, each having facial hair, comprising a sheikh example wearing a turban, one example with a drooping hat and raised jacket collar, and one example having a light green ovoid-form hat with sponge holder top. Marks to underside include impressed "CD" or "CB", "JM", and various numerals. Johann Maresch (Austrian, 1821-1914), Austria or Czechoslovakia; and others. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 8 5/8" HOA.

Condition

Man with drooping hat undamaged except having scattered glaze wear/losses; ovoid hat example mostly undamaged except having a very minute flake to top of hat and some possible paint touch-ups; sheikh having some scattered flakes to top underside edge and flange and some minute scattered flakes to bottom base edge.

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