1080
George Ohr
(American, 1857–1918)
Bisque Chamberstick with In-Body Twist, c. 1898-1910
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Passed
Live Auction
Early 20th Century Design
Location
Chicago
Size
5¾ h × 4¾ dia in (15 × 12 cm)
Description
George Ohr
(American, 1857–1918)
Bisque Chamberstick with In-Body Twist, c. 1898-1910
unglazed earthenware
incised signature to underside 'G E Ohr'
5¾ h × 4¾ dia in (15 × 12 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. 87-88, 111 (related examples illustrated)
Condition
Made in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Signature
incised signature to underside 'G E Ohr'
Provenance
Rago Auctions, Early 20th C. Design, Lambertville, New Jersey, February 27, 2016, Lot 552Rago Auctions, Early 20th C. Design, Lambertville, New Jersey, September 22, 2018, Lot 249 Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin