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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 150

CONTINENTAL MAJOLICA CERAMIC FIGURAL ANTHROPOMORPHIC ANIMAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $100 - $200
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$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 MAJOLICA CERAMIC FIGURAL ANTHROPOMORPHIC ANIMAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO, comprising a dog wearing a blue vest and playing the guitar and a fish smoking a cigar and wearing a purple jacket, head somewhat ill-fitting and loose on base, each having sponge holder top. Marks to underside include various stamped numerals. Late 19th/early 20th century. 8" HOA.
Literature: Horowitz - Figural Humidors, Mostly Victorian, dog p. 136, fig. 599 and fish p. 160, fig. 717.

Condition

Fish undamaged; dog having professional restoration to ears and a flake to interior rim on base.

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