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ROOKWOOD MARGARET MCDONALD

• A Rookwood Vase Margaret Helen
  A Rookwood Vase Margaret Helen McDonald Matte glazed marked XXV 2735 hand painted with artists monogram MHM (Margaret Helen McDonald) and numbered 3886 with flaring ruffled rim 8-1/4"T.
• MARGARET MCDONALD ROOKWOOD POTTERY
  MARGARET MCDONALD ROOKWOOD POTTERY VASE (1926)Rookwood Pottery Vase by Margaret Helen McDonald (1893-1964) dated 1926. Signed, numbered, and dated on base. A beautiful vellum glazed ceramic vase with fruitful berry vines adorning the shoulder on a cherry blossom pink body with a robin blue glaze embellishing the interior of the neck. This vessel is marked with the Rookwood logo (a back-to-back "R" and "P" surrounded by flames), a handwritten "M-M" (Margaret McDonald) artist mark, "XXVI" to indicate the date 1926, and identifying shape number "614 E" on the base. A gorgeous example of Rookwood Pottery by Margaret McDonald, featuring a fresh berries-on-the-vine motif and exquisite coloration with an attractive matte finish. Size: 4.375" W x 8.5" H (11.1 cm x 21.6 cm) The Rookwood Pottery Company was founded in 1880 by the artist Maria Longworth-Nichols who created a world-renowned ceramic studio in Cincinnati, Ohio that attracted reputable artists and ceramicists. Margaret Helen McDonald was the daughter of famous Rookwood artist William McDonald. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1893, Margaret started decorating pieces in 1913 and continued until 1948. Provenance: private Wabasha, Minnesota, USA collection; ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171837 Condition: Vessel is marked with the Rookwood logo (a back-to-back "R" and "P" surrounded by flames), a handwritten "M-M" (Margaret McDonald) artist mark, "XXVI" to indicate the date 1926, and identifying shape number "614 E" on the base. Near choice if not choice condition.
• ROOKWOOD POTTERY VASE: Rookwood
  ROOKWOOD POTTERY VASE: Rookwood Pottery vase by Margaret Helen McDonald (1893-1964) dated 1927. Vellum glazed ceramic with berry vines at the shoulder atop a blue to pink ground. Rookwood stamp at base along with date, shape number, and signed artist's monogram. Approx. 6'' h x 7'' w. CONDITION: No condition issues to note.
• Margaret Helen McDonald for Rookwood
  Margaret Helen McDonald for Rookwood Pottery. Scenic Vellum plaque. 1915, glazed earthenware. 7¼ h × 9¼ w in. result: $2,375. estimate: $1,000–2,000. Impressed manufacturer's mark and date to verso ‘Flame mark XV V’. Glazed artist's initials to lower right 'MHM.'.
• Margaret Helen McDonald for Rookwood
  Margaret Helen McDonald for Rookwood Pottery. Summer plaque. 1917, glazed earthenware, original frame. 5¼ h × 8¼ w in. result: $3,120. estimate: $1,800–2,000. Impressed manufacturer's mark, date, and number to verso ‘Flame mark XVII V’. Incised artist's initials to lower right ‘MHM’. Original paper label to verso of frame ‘M.H. McDonald Summer’. Provenance: Rago, Early 20th C., 17-18 September 2005, Lot 390 | Private Collection
• TWO ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASES
  TWO ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASES / MARGARET MCDONALD / KATHERINE JONESTWO ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASES / MARGARET MCDONALD / KATHERINE JONES , Cincinnati, OH, date cyphers for 1933 and 1929, impressed RP flame marks, S and brown painted decorator's initials MHM for Margaret Helen McDonald (1864-1931) to the first; model no. 2078 and blue painted decorator's initials KJ for Katherine Jones (active at Rookwood 1924-1931) to the second, including a tall tapering cylindrical vase painted with autumn foliage, matte pale-yellow glaze, h: 7.5 in.; and an angular two-handled vase painted with flowering crabapple branches, mottled-purple glaze, lined in yellow glaze (2) Provenance: Estate of Ronald Sperling
• ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASE / MARGARET
  ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASE / MARGARET MCDONALDROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASE / MARGARET MCDONALD, Cincinnati, OH, date cypher for 1929, impressed RP flame mark and model no. 927E, black painted decorator's initials MHM for Margaret Helen McDonald (1895-1964), oviform with tapering cylindrical neck, subtly shaded matte bronze-green and mauve glazes, h: 7 5/8 in. Provenance: Estate of Ronald Sperling
• ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASE, #2544,
  ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASE, #2544, BY ARTIST MARGARROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASE, #2544, by artist Margaret Helen McDonald having high shoulders and tapered base with floral motif, marked stamped Rookwood mark, dated 1930 and artist cipher. Height 8.25 inches.
• Rookwood 1944 Vase marked with
  Rookwood 1944 Vase marked with (die impressed) Rookwood seal XLIV 6148 artist signed M.M. (Margaret McDonald) tiny chip on the underside of base 5.75''h.
• Rookwood Decorated Mat or Double
  Rookwood Decorated Mat or Double Vellum vase with excellent wisteria decoration by Margaret McDonald from 1930. Marked with Rookwood logo XXX the shape number 2790 the artist's initials in slip and a fan-shaped mark from Rookwood's 50th Anniversary. Mint. 11 1/2'' tall.
• Rookwood pottery paperweight rooster
  Rookwood pottery paperweight rooster figure cream glaze dated XXXVIII shape #6030 and the cast monogram of designer William P. McDonald on the plinth 5 1/4'' h.
• 1900 W. MCDONALD ROOKWOOD VASE
  1900 W. MCDONALD ROOKWOOD VASE LILIES, EX-BUTTERFIELDRookwood Pottery Vase by William Purcell McDonald (1864-1931) ca. 1900. Signed and numbered on base. A striking ceramic vase of a classic form decorated with elegant lilies in relief, embellished with lustrous golden yellow, amber, olive green, and chocolate brown hues on the exterior walls with a yellow and green interior - all under an Iris glaze. The vessel is marked with the Rookwood logo (a back-to-back "R" and "P" surrounded by flames) on the base, identifying shape number "568 B", and a "WMcD" (William McDonald) artist's mark. The incised "W" indicates that the design is under an Iris glaze - a clear high glaze that gives a photorealist effect. A stunning Iris glazed ceramic vase by Rookwood artist William McDonald with a decorative theme that reflects the zeitgeist for organic motifs during the Arts and Crafts Movement! Size: 4.7" W x 9.125" H (11.9 cm x 23.2 cm) The Rookwood Pottery Company was founded in 1880 by the artist Maria Longworth-Nichols who created a world-renowned ceramic studio in Cincinnati, Ohio that attracted many reputable artists and ceramicists. William Purcell McDonald was one of the earliest Rookwood artists. He worked at Rookwood from 1882 to 1931. In 1904, McDonald was promoted to be head of the architectural department; however, he continuted to create pottery for Rookwood until his death in 1931. A relief iris vase with poppies by William Purcell McDonald sold for $30,000 (Rookwood: The Pritsker Collection - David Rago - January 18, 2020 - Lot #1) Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #172036 Condition: Minute chip to glaze on rim and a few scratches on the exterior. Otherwise very nice. Marked on the base with the mirrored "R" Rookwood logo, identifying shape number "568 B", and a "WMcD" (William McDonald) artist's mark. In addition, the incised "W" indicates that the design is under an Iris glaze - a clear high glaze that gives a photorealist effect. There is also a Butterfield & Butterfield auction label on the underside.
• Rookwood lamp base, poppies on
  Rookwood lamp base, poppies on ivory ground, geometric borders, marks for 1938, number "2785" and Margaret H. McDonald, made as lamp base, 13-1/8 in. Rim with minor gilt residue.
• Rookwood bust of a woman with gunmetal
  Rookwood bust of a woman with gunmetal glaze. Flame mark with 1922 and #2026. 7 3/4"H x 7 1/2".
• Rookwood Mug American a Rookwood
  Rookwood Mug American a Rookwood mug in a brown glaze marked with Rookwood logo dated 1905 and artist initials SEC for Sallie Coyne; ht. 4.75 in. Condition: X on bottom.
• ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASE, BY WILLIAM
  ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY VASE, BY WILLIAM MCDONALD Dated 1894; scalloped rim globular bowl, with peony matte glaze, #612 C W, with flame marks and signature, 6 in. H., 6 in. Diam.
• Rookwood Vellum Glaze vase from
  Rookwood Vellum Glaze vase from 1919 with floral decoration on a blue background by Margaret McDonald. Marked with Rookwood logo, XIX, the shape number 2100, V for Vellum and the artist's mark. There are three hairlines descending from the rim. The longest, and most visible, extends nearly the height of the vase and has a repaired chip at the top of it at the rim. 4 3/4" tall.
• Elizabeth McDermott for Rookwood
  Elizabeth McDermott for Rookwood Pottery. Mountain Peaks Vellum plaque. 1917, glazed earthenware. 8 h × 4¼ w in. result: $4,375. estimate: $2,500–3,500. Glazed signature to lower right ‘McDermott’. Impressed signature and date to verso ‘Flame mark/XVII/V’. Original paper label reattached to verso.
• ROOKWOOD COMMEMORATIVE MUG, 1905Rookwood
  ROOKWOOD COMMEMORATIVE MUG, 1905Rookwood Commemorative Mug, 1905,
• Rookwood vase, floral decoration
  Rookwood vase, floral decoration on matte brown/olive ground, marks for 1925, artist's signature for Elizabeth Barrett, working at Rookwood 1924-1931, 5-1/4 in.
• Rookwood vellum glaze art pottery
  Rookwood vellum glaze art pottery plaque by Elizabeth F. McDermott ''Summer '' 1918 image of landscape with willow trees signed ''McDermott'' ll in original frame titled and signed on verso with label impressed mark plaque - 6 x 8 in. frame - 11 x 13 in. Estimate $ 2 000-3 000 Uniform crazing on plaque slight separation chips and wear to frame verso of plaque marked with pencil and some dirt.
• Rookwood sterling overlay pottery
  Rookwood sterling overlay pottery vase, signed by artist Anna Marie Valentien (1862-1947) working for Rookwood in 1884, shape 589E in standard glaze with lilypad paint decoration and rocaille Gorham silver decoration, silver stamped 'R 2185 Gorham Mfg Co. 999/1000 Fine' worn Rookwood mark at underside with model no. 589E and A.M.V artist signature, MD initial monogram at front, 7-5/8"H, Crackling to base and side, dent to top of rim of silver, inside top at neck is cracked
• Rookwood 1897 Tray by Sadie Markland
  Rookwood 1897 Tray by Sadie Markland marked (die impressed) Rookwood flame seal (11 flames) over 795 signed S.M. tiny bruises on two corners of its rim 6.25''w.
• Rookwood Artist Mary Virginia Keenan
  Rookwood Artist Mary Virginia Keenan Artwork signed (on the reverse) Mary Virginia Keenan few small tears on the boarders (pictured) 7''w. x 7''h.
• Rookwood glazed "rook" bird tray/bowl,
  Rookwood glazed "rook" bird tray/bowl, 6 1/2"Diam. Dated 1939. Good condition.
• Elizabeth McDermott for Rookwood
  Elizabeth McDermott for Rookwood Pottery. Ivory Jewel Porcelain vase with flowers. 1919, glazed porcelain. 4¾ h × 3¾ dia in. result: $455. estimate: $500–700. Impressed signature, date and number to underside ‘Flame mark XIX 2191 EFM’. Provenance: Rago, The Toni Schulman Collection, 6 March 2004, Lot 120 | Private Collection
• William P. McDonald for Rookwood
  William P. McDonald for Rookwood Pottery. Early Sea Green vase with Venus. 1894, glazed earthenware. 7¼ h × 2¾ dia in. result: $4,788. estimate: $4,000–6,000. Impressed manufacturer's mark, date and number to underside ‘Flame mark 589F W G’ with incised artist's initials ‘WPMD’. Provenance: Important Private Collection
• Rookwood mug with berry decoration
  Rookwood mug with berry decoration under Standard Glaze by Sadie Markland from 1895. Marked with Rookwood logo with nine flames the shape number S1215 the artist's initials and L. Mint. 4'' tall by 6'' wide.
• Rookwood Artist Mary Virginia Keenan
  Rookwood Artist Mary Virginia Keenan Artwork signed (on the reverse) Mary Virginia Keenan several light tears on the paper (pictured) 7''w. x 7''h.
• Margaret Frith (born 1943), a footed
  Margaret Frith (born 1943), a footed celadon glaze bowl, overlaid with ash surface, tenmoku and red trails, 20.25cm diameter
• GROUP OF 4 PCS. ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY1st
  GROUP OF 4 PCS. ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY1st & 2nd items: Pair of Rookwood Kingfisher bookends. Base with incised Rookwood logo, date (1925), shape 2657, marks and artist monogram for William McDonald. 6" H x 5 1/2" W. 3rd item: Rookwood matte production vase with peacock feather decoration, base with incised Rookwood logo, XIX (1919) date mark and 12 shape mark. 7" H x 3 1/2" W. 4th item: 1923 Rookwood matte glaze floral vase, base with incised Rookwood logo, XXIII (1923) date mark, 890E form mark and artist monogram for Fred Rothenbusch (1876 - 1937). 4" H x 4 1/2" W. Provenance - The Estate of Eddie Jack Miller, Johnson City, TN. Early 20th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st & 2nd item: Chip on tail of one bird, other has two chips on head. 3rd item: Excellent condition. 4th item: Excellent condition.
• MARGARET MACDONALD, FRANCES MACDONALD,
  MARGARET MACDONALD, FRANCES MACDONALD, J. HERBERT MCNAIR GLASGOW INSTITUTE OF THE FINE ARTS, 1897 stone lithograph, printed by Imprimerie Chaix and published by G. Boudet for the French periodical Les Affiches Étrangères, France 189729cm x 12cmNote: Examples of the original poster of circa 1895-1896 printed by Carter and Pratt, Glasgow can be seen at the Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
• Rookwood jewel bud vase painted
  Rookwood jewel bud vase painted with pink and blue cherry blossoms by Elizabeth McDermott, ca. 1919. Rookwood flame mark, XIX , 357F, EFM. 6 1/8"H. Intermittent craze lines.
• Rookwood bowl from 1928 in matte
  Rookwood bowl from 1928 in matte green and pink. Marked with Rookwood logo XXVIII and the shape number 1390. Mint. 6 3/4'' wide by 3 1/4'' tall.
• ROOKWOOD PLATE & BOOKENDRookwood
  ROOKWOOD PLATE & BOOKENDRookwood Plate & Bookend, Rookwood Plate & Bookend Rookwood 8 1/2" D Salad plate; Shape M-6 Factory X; Spider crack on back-no show on front; worn areas. Rookwood 1943 Bookend Shape #6252; 6 1/2" T x 4" D x 5 1/2" W; impressed McDonald molded monogram on rear; cement filled. Factory glazed chip on skirt.
• Rookwood Pottery. Standard Glaze
  Rookwood Pottery. Standard Glaze works, set of four. 1893-97, glazed earthenware. result: $780. estimate: $800–1,200. Lot is comprised of William Purcell McDonald plate with mice (1893), Anna Marie Valentien vase with rosehips (1897), Josephine Ella Zettel vase with flowering branches (1895), and small pitcher by unidentified artist with prunus branches (1897).Plate measures 7.25 dia x .75 h inches with impressed signature, date and number to underside ‘Flame mark 59P W WPMcD’ and seconded markShort vase measures 5.5 dia x 5.5 h inches with impressed signature, date and number to underside ‘Flame mark 612C AMV’.Tall vase measures 5.5 dia x 8.25 h inches with impressed signature, date and number to underside ‘Flame mark 611 D JEZ’.Pitcher measures 4.25 h x 3.5 w x 2 d inches with impressed signature, date and number to underside ‘Flame mark 647’ and diamond-shaped trial mark.