March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 156
CONTINENTAL TERRA COTTA / BROWN-GLAZED CERAMIC FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF FOUR
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$132
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 TERRA COTTA / BROWN-GLAZED CERAMIC FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF FOUR, comprising two women examples including one depicting an African American lady wearing royal dress and holding a letter and one featuring a scowling large female holding a shoe in one hand and a hand broom in the other, one example depicting a grinning figure smoking a long pipe, and one featuring a well-dressed sitting figure, holding a sword, having two books and large stein at his feet. Marks include impressed or incised numerals, one having "CLT & Co.", and one with "L&C". Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 11 1/4" HOA.
Literature: Parallels Horowitz - Figural Humidors, Mostly Victorian, woman p. 111, fig. 493.
Condition
Gentlemen examples mostly undamaged, except some possible paint touch-ups; African American woman having a flake to tip of ear, a flake to top interior flange; scowling woman having moderate restoration, primarily to top and some flaking.
From the collection of Allen Gurst, Delray Beach, FL.
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