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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Tobacciana
Lot 152

CONTINENTAL MAJOLICA CERAMIC LARGE FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $100 - $200
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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 MAJOLICA CERAMIC LARGE FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF TWO, each depicting a standing gentleman, comprising one example wearing a purple, tassel-tied robe with cap and taking a pinch of snuff and one featuring a goateed man wearing a wool-lined robe and blue cap. Marks to underside include various numerals. Fourth quarter 19th century. 13 1/4" HOA.

Condition

Wool-lined robe gentleman in excellent visual condition having some professional restoration to top interior flange and cap brim; snuff taker having loss of tassel on cap, a hairline to lower half, and some scattered, mostly minor flakes. Manufacturing flaws including snuff taker having several glaze skips and imperfections, as made. 

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