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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 218

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE

Estimate: $50 - $80
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$0 $10
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CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE, comprising one example featuring a figure sitting on a trunk and holding a sack of coins, one depicting a young shepherd sitting on a stump with his dog and staff by his side, and one example featuring an older gentleman sitting on a stump possibly a hunter. Marks to underside include impressed "JM", "BB", and various impressed numerals. Johann Maresch, Austria or Czechoslovakia; Bernard Bloch, Eichwald, Bohemia; and others. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 10 3/4" HOA.

Condition

Shepherd mostly undamaged, except having probable paint touch-ups; older gentleman sitting on stump with loss of item in his hand, possibly a rifle, loss of left thumb, and a minor flake to underside of left knee; figure sitting on trunk having some areas of professional restoration.

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