1076
George Ohr
(American, 1857-1918)
Dimpled Pitcher with Loop Handle, c. 1897-1900 Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$950
Live Auction
Early 20th Century Design
Location
Chicago
Size
2⅗ h × 4⅝ w × 3⅝ d in (7 × 12 × 9 cm)
Description
George Ohr
(American, 1857-1918)
Dimpled Pitcher with Loop Handle, c. 1897-1900
Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Glazed earthenware
impressed to underside: 'G.E. OHR, Biloxi, Miss.'
2⅗ h × 4⅝ w × 3⅝ d in (7 × 12 × 9 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. 60, 92 (related examples illustrated)
Condition
in Olive Glaze with Matte Gunmetal Interior In overall good and ready to place condition. There are no breaks, losses or repairs to the ceramic body. Glaze is even and consistent throughout with variations in the matte to gloss spectrum. Please see additional images.
Signature
impressed to underside: 'G.E. OHR, Biloxi, Miss.'
Provenance
Rago Auctions, Early 20th C., Lambertville, New Jersey, February 25, 2012, Lot 76 Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin