1081
George Ohr
(American, 1857-1918)
Two cabinet vases, c. 1895-1896 Biloxi, Mississippi, USA,
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$750
Live Auction
Early 20th Century Design
Location
Chicago
Size
3⅛ h × 2½ dia in (8 × 6 cm)
Description
George Ohr
(American, 1857-1918)
Two cabinet vases, c. 1895-1896
Biloxi, Mississippi, USA,
glazed earthenware
impressed to underside 'G.E. OHR, BIXOLI.'
in Sponged and Speckled Glaze.
3⅛ h × 2½ dia in (8 × 6 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. 132, 139, 144 (related glazes illustrated)
Condition
shorter | 2⅛ h × 2⅝ dia in (5 × 7 cm)
Signature
impressed to underside 'G.E. OHR, BIXOLI.'in Sponged and Speckled Glaze.
Provenance
Rago Auctions, Early 20th C., Lambertville, New Jersey, February 25, 2015, Lot 72 Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin