Sunday, December 8, 2019
December Auction | LOT #679 - Thomas Commeraws Stoneware Jug
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LOT #679
Thomas Commeraws Stoneware Jug
c.1805, crafted by Thomas Commeraws (active 1797-1819), the first free black potter in New York; ovoid jug having a tooled spout, shoulder incised with drape and tassel motif highlighted in cobalt, footed base; provenance: James Wm. Lowery Fine Antiques, March 15, 2015 (original invoice included)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Hammer Price: $2,800
Dimensions: Height: 15 inches, Diameter: 10 inches
Condition: Very Good, having firing fissures centering the handle at joints; overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; please note: this lot came from a smoking house and a slight odor may be present
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