March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 153
CONTINENTAL MAJOLICA CERAMIC FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$162.50
Sold Price includes BP
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 MAJOLICA CERAMIC FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE, each depicting a mustachioed man with bright polychrome hand-painted decorations, comprising one example depicting a figure reading a paper with sponge holder top, and two squinty-eyed characters including one holding a billy club and one with a crescent-shaped horn. Marks to underside include two having impressed "J.S." shield and each with various numerals. Josef Strnact, Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia; and other. Late 19th/first quarter 20th century. 9" HOA.
Condition
Squinty-eyed examples having excellent visual condition, horn example having professional restoration and paint touch-ups to hat brim and collar and billy club example having some areas of professional restoration including top jacket edges, hat, bottom rim and sprayed interior; paper reader having minor chip to hat brim, minute flake to corner of paper, and some glaze wear to lower collar.
From the collection of Allen Gurst, Delray Beach, FL.
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