1
Virginia B. Demarest for Rookwood Pottery, Lotus Blossom vase, #T1239, Cincinnati, OH, 1900, Sea
1/2
Auctioneer has chosen not to publish the price of this lot
IL, Illinois
Description
Virginia B. Demarest for Rookwood Pottery, Lotus Blossom vase, #T1239, Cincinnati, OH, 1900, Sea Green glazed ceramic, electro-deposit bronze, impressed marks, 5"w x 5"h, Provenance: Private Cincinnati Collection, The Collection of Ed and Anne Berger, Cincinnati, OH Literature: S.G. Burt, Record Book of: 2,292 Pieces of Early Rookwood Pottery in the Cincinnati Art Museum in 1916, Cincinnati, 1978, p. 142 A beautiful example of Rookwood's Sea Green and bronze overlay. The lotus blossom is deeply carved and the bronze overlay is as finely executed, as you will find. The patina on the bronze is spotless and unlike many examples of Rookwood with applied metal, there are no glaze flaws or dark crazing lines. The bottom carries a trial mark, artist initials and incised "G" indicating it is a Sea Green. Mint with minor crazing. Impressed identifying marks and artist initials on base. Overall very good condition. Virginia B. Demarest for Rookwood Pottery, Lotus Blossom vase, #T1239, Cincinnati, OH, 1900, Sea Green glazed ceramic, electro-deposit bronze, impressed marks, 5"w x 5"h, Provenance: Private Cincinnati Collection, The Collection of Ed and Anne Berger, Cincinnati, OH Literature: S.G. Burt, Record Book of: 2,292 Pieces of Early Rookwood Pottery in the Cincinnati Art Museum in 1916, Cincinnati, 1978, p. 142
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
Virginia B. Demarest for Rookwood Pottery, Lotus Blossom vase, #T1239, Cincinnati, OH, 1900, Sea Green glazed ceramic, electro-deposit bronze, impressed marks, 5"w x 5"h, Provenance: Private Cincinnati Collection, The Collection of Ed and Anne Berger, Cincinnati, OH Literature: S.G. Burt, Record Book of: 2,292 Pieces of Early Rookwood Pottery in the Cincinnati Art Museum in 1916, Cincinnati, 1978, p. 142 A beautiful example of Rookwood's Sea Green and bronze overlay. The lotus blossom is deeply carved and the bronze overlay is as finely executed, as you will find. The patina on the bronze is spotless and unlike many examples of Rookwood with applied metal, there are no glaze flaws or dark crazing lines. The bottom carries a trial mark, artist initials and incised "G" indicating it is a Sea Green. Mint with minor crazing. Impressed identifying marks and artist initials on base. Overall very good condition. Virginia B. Demarest for Rookwood Pottery, Lotus Blossom vase, #T1239, Cincinnati, OH, 1900, Sea Green glazed ceramic, electro-deposit bronze, impressed marks, 5"w x 5"h, Provenance: Private Cincinnati Collection, The Collection of Ed and Anne Berger, Cincinnati, OH Literature: S.G. Burt, Record Book of: 2,292 Pieces of Early Rookwood Pottery in the Cincinnati Art Museum in 1916, Cincinnati, 1978, p. 142
20th Century Art & Design
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
John Toomey Gallery
818 North Boulevard
Oak Park
IL
Illinois
60301
United States
For Treadway Toomey Auctions delivery information please telephone 001 513 321 6742.
Important Information
This important five-session sale includes 900 lots. Our sale begins with an Arts & Crafts, Silver, Objects of Vertu and Art Nouveau session containing furniture, ceramics, lighting, metalwork, graphics, textiles, paintings, and glass. Session two features The Warshawsky Collection. Session three hosts Fine art including American and European oil paintings, prints, photography and watercolors. Session four showcases an important collection of African American art. The fifth session is made up of 1950s/Modern furniture, lighting, ceramics, Italian glass, jewelry and decorative objects.
