Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design: Spring 2020

Sat, May 2, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 216b

George Ohr Handled & Decorated Vessel

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Designer & Manufacturer: George Ohr (1857-1918)
Markings: signed in script, additional marking(s) in script
Country of Origin & Materials: American; glazed earthenware
Dimensions(H,W,D): 6"h, 4.25"dia
Additional Information: Vessel has a large center spout surrounded by five smaller spouts, each ringed by etched designs. The vine-like handle blends into a belt of leaves in high relief encircling the vessel's pierced waist. Provenance: Consignor states the vessel was purchased from James Carpenter on 2.15.1974. Carpenter is documented as the collector who purchased nearly the entire remaining collection from the artist's family.

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Condition

very good, minor chips to all openings, no cracks