1077 of 82 lots
1077
George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Bulbous vase, c. 1897-1900 Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
Early 20th Century Design
Location
Chicago
Size
4⅞ × 3 dia in (20 × 8 cm)
Description
George Ohr

(American, 1857-1918)

Bulbous vase, c. 1897-1900
Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

glazed earthenware

in a sponged polychrome glaze application.

impressed to underside 'G.E. OHR, Biloxi, Miss.'

4⅞ × 3 dia in (20 × 8 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. 66-67, 73, 77 (related glazes illustrated)

Condition
Sponged polychrome glaze application. In overall good and ready to place condition. There are no cracks, breaks, losses or repairs to the piece. Very minor fleabite chips not readily visible to the top ring. Glaze is colorful and consistent with slight crazing throughout. Please see additional images.
Signature
in a sponged polychrome glaze application. impressed to underside 'G.E. OHR, Biloxi, Miss.'
Provenance
Rago Auctions, Early 20th C. Design, Lambertville, New Jersey, May 18, 2019, Lot 1243Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin