1075
George Ohr
(American, 1857-1918)
Vase with ruffled rim, c. 1897-1900 Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$750
Live Auction
Early 20th Century Design
Location
Chicago
Size
3⅞ h × 3¾ dia in (10 × 9.5 cm)
Description
George Ohr
(American, 1857-1918)
Vase with ruffled rim, c. 1897-1900
Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
glazed earthenware
in Speckled Brown and Pale Olive Glaze.
Impressed to underside: "G.E. Ohr, Biloxi, Miss."
3⅞ h × 3¾ dia in (10 × 9.5 cm)
Property from the Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin
This lot is located in Chicago.
Literature Robert A. Ellison, George Ohr: Art Potter, Scala, London, 2006, pp. 61, 67 (related examples illustrated)
Condition
In overall good and ready to place condition. There are no breaks, losses, chips or repairs to the ceramic body. Stickers to the underside. Please see additional images.
Signature
in Speckled Brown and Pale Olive Glaze.Impressed to underside: "G.E. Ohr, Biloxi, Miss."
Provenance
Rago Auctions, Early 20th C. Design, Lambertville, New Jersey, February 25, 2012, Lot 75 Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin