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THREE PISGAH FOREST POTTERY CAMEO
THREE PISGAH FOREST POTTERY CAMEO VESSELS All with a dark green field and applied cameo motifs, the first, a small creamer, depicts Indians pursuing buffalo, dated on the underside 1937 (2 1/2 in.) (small glaze bubble pop on the rim); the second, also a cream jug, dated 1949, depicts a fiddler and dog (3 1/4 in.) (small blemish to a high point on the side, possibly from kiln contact); the third is the more unusual scene of a dog chasing deer, dated 1950 (3 3/4 in.) (glaze skips around the upper rim).
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(7) North Carolina pottery and
(7) North Carolina pottery and style vessels to include AR Cole Sanford NC pottery pitcher, 12 1/2"H, some flea bites at spout, Rainbow Pottery Sanford NC double handled blue glazed pot, 5" handle to handle, flea bites around rim, a Neolia Cole (AR Cole's Daughter) signed redware covered pot in all over glaze decoration, inscribed at underside Neolia Cole 1-10-91 Sanford NC Have a Nice Day, Northerner, USA made with stamp, 7 1/4"H to finial, (2) Pisgah Forest signed flared rim vases, 4"H and 5"H along with (3) similarly designed vases.
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TWO PISGAH FOREST POTTERY VESSELS
TWO PISGAH FOREST POTTERY VESSELS Walter Stephen, (IA/NC, 1876-1971), matte glaze with cameo painting, Westward Ho, a vase impressed with date 1953 (71/2 in.) and a low bowl dated 1951 (2x 6 in.). Impressed Pisgah Forest stamp on the undersides.
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A. Ardsley (American, 20th Century)
A. Ardsley (American, 20th Century) \"View of Mt. Pisgah\", oil on canvas, 30\" x 40\", signed lower right \"A. Ardsley\", titled verso. Presented in a gilt and gesso frame.
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Walter Stephen for Pisgah Forest
Walter Stephen for Pisgah Forest Pottery. Cameo vase. 1951, glazed earthenware. 5¼ h × 6 dia in. result: $625. estimate: $400–600. Raised signature to body ‘Stephen’ and date to underside ‘1951 Pisgah Forest’. Provenance: Rago, Early 20th C., 22 September 2002, Lot 440 | Collection of Jordan Lubitz
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PISGAH FOREST ART POTTERY VASE,
PISGAH FOREST ART POTTERY VASE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, MI...Pisgah Forest Art Pottery Vase, North Carolina, USA, Mid-20th Century , glazed clear blue and magenta, impressed mark
Height 6.25 in. Widest Point 5 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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LEON STACKS(North Carolina,
LEON STACKS(North Carolina, 1928-1991)
Winter Sun Near Pisgah Boundary, signed center bottom "Leon", oil on board, 7-3/4 x 9-3/4 in.; gold painted frame, 11 x 13 in.
Provenance: From the Estate of the Late Jim VanStory, Weaverville, North Carolina
Condition:
surface is very good; frame with minor wear at edges
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LARGE PISGAH FOREST TRUMPET
LARGE PISGAH FOREST TRUMPET VASE(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) blue crackle glaze over trumpet vase form, speckled pinkish beige glazed interior with bluish runs at flared rim, "Stephen 1948" potter at wheel mark on base, 9-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze anomalies as made, chips to glaze at base edge as made, good condition
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FOUR PISGAH FOREST POTTERY
FOUR PISGAH FOREST POTTERY VASES(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) two trumpet vases with crackle blue glazed exteriors, various pink glazed interiors, 6-1/4 in. and 5-1/2 in., "potter at wheel" mark dates "1930", and "1935"; blue to aubergine crackle glazed low vase dated "1941", 4 in., blue crackle glazed low vase dated 1941, 4-5/8 in., both with pink glazed interiors
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, some residue to exteriors, trumpet vase with glaze chips on base edge as made, good condition
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FOUR PIECES PISGAH FOREST
FOUR PIECES PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with mottled green and blue glazes, pink glazed interiors, various dated "potter at wheel" marks on bases, pitcher and lidded jar with nice alternating glazes, dated "1952" and "1949", 8-1/2 and 7 in. low vase and short pitcher dated "1948" and "1949", 4-3/4 and 6-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, miniscule glaze scratches, pitcher with 2 in. hairline from rim, otherwise good condition
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FOUR PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
FOUR PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with blue crackle glazes and various dated "potter at wheel" marks, rounded vase with flared rim, cream glazed interior, dated "1934", 8-1/4 in.; ewer form pitcher dated "1941", 8-1/4 in., lidded creamer with indiscernible date, 4-3/4 in., tall teapot without lid dated 1934, 8-3/4 in., these three with pink glazed interiors
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, some residue to exteriors, tiny chip to large teapot spout, glaze chips to base edges of vessels, otherwise good condition
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PISGAH FOREST DINNER SERVICE(Arden,
PISGAH FOREST DINNER SERVICE(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) mottled blue green glazes, pink glazed interiors, various early dated "potter at wheel" marks on bases, four dinner plates dated "1937", 8-1/2 in., four saucers, three dated for "1938", 5-1/2 in., three cups dated "1937", 2 in., five salad plates dated "1938", 6-3/4 in., two mugs dated "1938 & 1952", creamer and sugar dated "1948", jam bowl with lid dated "1935", various sizes, twenty one pieces total
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, some residue on surfaces, some tiny glaze abrasions, otherwise good condition
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FIVE PISGAH FOREST TEA
FIVE PISGAH FOREST TEA POTS(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) with various glazes and dated "potter at wheel" marks, blue to aubergine glazed teapot with undated 1950s mark, 5-3/4 in.; blue crackle glazed teapot dated "1939", 5 in.; light green glazed teapot dated "1946", 4-1/4 in.; pink glazed teapot dated "1941", 5-1/4 in.; olive green glazed teapot dated "1951", 5-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, residue on exteriors, tiny surface abrasions, blue and aubergine teapot broken and put back together, not totally stabilized, blue teapot with glaze chip to spout, glaze loss at base edge as made, olive green teapot in good condition, pink teapot with tiny glaze chip to spout, light green teapot with tiny chip to base edge
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PISGAH FOREST CAMEO POTTERY
PISGAH FOREST CAMEO POTTERY VASE(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) matte blue and aubergine glaze over baluster form, white glazed interior, applied cameo "life on the farm" scene to shoulder of jar, alternating heart and flower cameo motif on neck of jar, cameo "Stephen" signature applied to cameo scene, base with "1952 Cameo Stephen Longpine Arden N.C." mark, 10-1/4 in.
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies, 2 in. firing separation under glaze as made, residue to exterior, grime in interior, minor surface abrasions, good condition
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THREE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
THREE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) bowl and creamer with matte green glazes, pink glazed interiors, applied cameo "Westward Ho!" scenes, both with "1953 Cameo Stephen Longpine Arden N.C." marks on bases, bowl 2-1/4 x 6-1/4 in., creamer 3 in.; aubergine glazed baluster form vase, indiscernible "Pisgah Forest" mark on base, 5-1/4 in.
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Condition:
glaze anomalies as made, grime to exterior of bowl, vase with base edge glaze chips as made, otherwise good condition
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FOUR PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
FOUR PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with mottled blue and green glazes, various dated "potter at wheel" marks on bases, large center bowl dated "1939", 2-3/4 x 11-1/2 in., trumpet vase dated "1940", 9-1/2 in., both of these with pink glazed interiors; two rounded vases, large vase dated "1930", 7-3/4 in., smaller vase dated "1934", 4 in., both vases with cream glazed interiors
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, residue on exterior, miniscule scratches on glaze, good condition
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TWO PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
TWO PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) white, blue and gold crystalline glaze over long neck, flared rim, vase form, pink glazed interior with white runs to interior rim, rare "Pisgah Forest Pottery" mark incised on vase, 7 in.; white and blue crystalline cream colored glaze over footed baluster, flared rim form, pink glazed interior with whitish yellow glaze runs to interior rim, "potter at wheel" mark on base dated "1949", 5-1/4 in.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze anomalies as made, taller vase with glaze loss on bottom as made, both pieces good condition
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FOUR PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
FOUR PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) two turquoise to aubergine glazed two handled vases, pink interiors, "potter at wheel" marks dated 1938, 5-3/4 in.; tri color glazed low vase with turquoise and aubergine, "potter at wheel" mark dated 1940, 4 in.; turquoise glazed low vase with red and black rim, black speckles on body, indiscernible mark on base, 3-7/8 in.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze anomalies as made, some residue on exteriors, glaze anomaly to tri color low vase, minor chips to base edge as made
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TWO PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
TWO PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) two collared vases with applied cameo "Westward Ho" scenes, taller vase with runny cream and green crystalline glaze to lower body over yellow glaze, neck with dark green glaze and signed "W.B. Stephen" in cameo, pink glazed interior, "potter at wheel" mark on base "Pisgah Forest, 1936, W.B. Stephen", 7-3/8 in.; small vase with mottled blue and green glaze to lower body, olive green glaze at neck signed "Stephen" in cameo slip, pink and black speckled glaze in interior, "Cameo Stephen Long Pine" mark on base, 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, residue to interior of taller vase, slight surface wear to dark green of tall vase, otherwise both in good condition
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THREE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
THREE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with turquoise crackle glaze, two with pink glazed interiors tallest with white glazed interior, sizes from 6-1/4 to 7-1/2 in., various "potter at wheel" marks on bases with dates from 1937, 1941, and 1948
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
good condition, one vase with chip to base edge
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16 PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
16 PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) yellow glazed tea set with pink interiors, two cups and saucers, cream and sugar, various sizes, 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 in.; white glazed tea cups with saucers and sugar jar, pink glazed interiors, various sizes, 1-3/4 to 3-3/4 in.; pink glazed vase, creamer and sugar jar, sizes 1-3/4 to 3 in.; all sets with "potter at wheel" marks on bases dated 1936
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze anomalies as made, chips to edges of three saucers, chips to yellow and pink lids, chip to pink finial, minor surface abrasions
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TWO PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
TWO PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) low flared rim vase, runny green crystalline over yellow glaze, pink glazed interior, "potter at wheel" mark on base with 1930's date, 4-1/4 in.; baluster form flared rim vase, green speckled crystalline over pink and yellow glaze, pink glaze interior, "potter at wheel" mark on base dated 1943, 6-3/4 in.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze anomalies as made, residue in interiors, both in good condition
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FIVE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
FIVE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) large matte green and pink baluster form vase, indiscernible "potter at wheel" mark on base, 10-1/2 in,; white crystalline glazed low shoulder vase with pink glazed interior, "potter at wheel" mark dated "1932", 4-1/4 x 7-1/2 in.; small multicolor glazed baluster form vase, "potter at wheel" mark dated "1940", 6 in.; small robins egg blue vase, 5 in., and small bluish green low vase, "potter at wheel" mark dated "1936", 3-1/2 in., both with white glazed interiors
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
underfired glazes, glaze voids and anomalies as made, 1-1/2 in. linear firing anomaly to shoulder of white crystalline vase, some surface grime, large matte vase with surface abrasions and various chips to glaze, two large chips to glaze interior, other vases good condition
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FIVE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
FIVE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with blue and green mottled glaze, pink glazed interiors, various "potter at wheel" marks on bases, large ovoid vase with "1929" date on base and inscribed "237", other dates from 1930s and 1948, sizes range from 2-1/4 to 7-1/4 in.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, small chip to two handled vase rim and pencil marks on base, wear to base edge of small bowl
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SIX PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
SIX PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with aubergine glazes, five vase forms, sizes ranging from 3-1/4 to 8-7/8 in., small baluster form vase and one two handled vase with pink glazed interior; pitcher form, 8 in.; various "potter at wheel" marks on bases, dates from the 1930s and 1940s, two with "W.B. Stephen" marks on base dated 1934 and 1936
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, some with minor surface abrasions, several chips to base edges of pitcher, one two handled vase, and large vase, several hairlines down from rim on large vase measuring 2, 3, and 3-1/2 in.
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THREE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
THREE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST MASONIC POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) light blue glazed vase, white glazed interior, applied cameo masonic double head eagle at neck, another masons symbol on opposite side of neck, "To My Good Friend and Brother Dr. S.S. Fay 33" and "Stephen-1959" in applied script to lower body of vase, "Long Pine" mark and five slash's on base, 7 in.; cobalt blue glazed bowl, pink glazed interior, applied "Asheville Scottish Rite" triangular double headed eagle emblem, "32" in blue at pinnacle, "potter at wheel" mark on base dated "1949", 2-1/4 x 4-3/4 in.; light blue glazed presentation pen holder, pink glazed interior, applied cameo plaque for "C.C. Rickey, G.H.P., 1947-48" and "Keystone", indiscernible "Stephen" mark on base, 3 in.
Note: Asheville Scottish Rite cobalt blue bowl pictured on page 157 of Leftwich, Rodney Henderson, and Tim Barnwell. Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah: The Potteries of Walter B. Stephen. Bradenton, Fla: Marlin Media Pub, 2006.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, tiny hairline to rim of masonic bowl above pinnacle, base edge wear, base edge wear
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NINE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
NINE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) cobalt blue glazed vase, pink interior, 8 in.; matte green glazed three handled vase and lidded jar, white interiors, 5-1/4 and 4-1/4 in.; pink vase, pink interior, 5-3/4 in.; low yellow vase, white interior, 3-1/2 in.; yellow bowl, yellow, orange, red, and pink interior, 2-1/4 by 4-1/2 in.; gray pitcher, 4-1/4 in.; green and pink, and white and pink ashtrays, 5-3/4 and 4-1/4 in., all with "potter at wheel" marks on bases, dates from 1920's, 1930's and 1940's
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, cobalt blue vase with 2-1/4 in. hairline down from rim, other associated hairline, surface wear and abrasions, other pieces good condition
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EIGHT PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
EIGHT PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) light blue glazed creamer and sugar jar, pink and white interiors, both with applied cameo "Westward Ho" scenes signed "Stephen", 3 and 3-1/2 in.; two black glazed mugs, white interiors, both with applied "Cabin" scenes, one with weaver, one with fiddler dated "1953", both signed "Stephen",; dark green glazed creamer, orange interior, applied "Westward Ho" scene, signed "W.B. Stephen", 3-1/2 in.; dark green glazed bowl, pink interior, applied cameo "Buffalo Hunt" scene with "Tepee", signed "W.B. Stephen" in blue on base, 2-3/4 x 6 in.; light green glazed mug, white interior, applied cameo "Plow" scene, 3-1/4 in.; white glazed low vase, pink interior, applied dogwood motif to exterior, inscribed "SA" on base, all with makers marks on bases, dated from the 1930s to 1961
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, overall good condition
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FOUR PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
FOUR PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with turquoise crackle glaze, low vase with pink interior, 5 in.; pair of two handled vases, one with pink glazed interior, the other with white, 6-3/4 in.; large vase with white interior, 8-1/2 in.; various "potter at wheel" marks on bases, some indiscernible, dates for 1930 and 1951
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, large vase with 1/4 in. rim chip and associated 6-1/2 in crack, glaze chips at base edge, residue to exterior, low vase with 4 in. firing separation to lower clay body underglaze, chip to base edge as made, two firing hairlines at rim, two handled vases with minor glaze frits near base
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FIVE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
FIVE PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST CAMEO POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with blue glazes and pink glazed interiors, all with applied "Westward Ho" scenes and "Stephen" script, the teapot and center bowl also have applied "Cabin" scenes, four pieces with "1953 Cameo Stephen Long Pine Arden N.C." marks on bases, small navy blue pitcher with "K" mark on base, size ranges 3-1/4 to 4-1/2 in. tall, center bowl 9-1/4 in. wide
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, three chips to rim of teapot, repair to spout of creamer, other possible hairline at side, glaze anomaly to spout of small pitcher, kiln debris and 1-1/2 in. glaze loss to interior of center bowl
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RARE PISGAH FOREST LIDDED
RARE PISGAH FOREST LIDDED DECANTER(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) turquoise crackle glaze to exterior of vessel and lid, white crackle glazed interior, footed base, "potter at wheel" mark on base with "1949" date, 9-1/4 in. tall
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze anomalies as made, residue to exterior neck, residue on base edge, tape around cork plug to hold piece of cork together, otherwise good condition
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15 PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST
15 PIECES OF PISGAH FOREST POTTERY(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) all with mottled green and blue glaze, most with pink interiors, four jars with white interiors and "Garland" inscribed under lids, lidded teapot, three creamers, two pitchers, lidded sugar, two cups and saucers, various "potter at wheel' marks on bases, dates from 1929, 1935, and 1940, size ranges from 2 to 6-1/4 in.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, some firing separations on bases as made, hairline to one cup, chip to sugar lid, chip and kiln debris to large pitcher handle, chip to one creamer handle, base edge anomalies
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LARGE PISGAH FOREST CAMEO
LARGE PISGAH FOREST CAMEO VASE(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) mottled and bubbly bluish green glaze to lower body and flared neck of baluster form vase, dark green glaze at shoulder of jar with "Westward Ho" and "Cabin" cameo scenes, "Stephen" signed in cameo at bottom of scene, white glazed interior, "potter kneeling at wheel" mark on base dated "1935" with "Pisgah Forest, West Asheville, Route 191" script, 13-1/4 in.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
glaze voids and anomalies as made, lots of air bubbles to greenish blue glaze throughout, firing crawl to areas of cameo, crackle and glaze bubbles in interior, firing crack in interior base likely as made, hairline on exterior base likely as made
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25 SILVER TABLE ITEMS23 pieces
25 SILVER TABLE ITEMS23 pieces sterling: three pieces Kirk Repousse serving pieces; Gorham small bowl; mug; lidded dresser jar; two grapefruit spoons; William & Gale Ladle; two sterling forks; hollow handle knife; nine sterling sovereign spoons (Mt. Pisgah, Asheville, NC; Greenwood, SC; Atlanta; Jamestown, more), 26.23 oz. T., also with pair of unmarked Art Nouveau cufflinks; Continental silver spoon; gold plated pencil, 3/4 in. to 9-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Condition:
all with some wear, hollow with with dents
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RARE LARGE FORM CRYSTALLINE
RARE LARGE FORM CRYSTALLINE PISGAH FOREST POTTERY VASE(Arden, North Carolina, 1921-1962) green and white crystalline glaze, cream areas of glaze to lower portion of jar, baluster vase form, pink glazed interior, 1947 "Stephen" potter at wheel mark on base, 16 1/4 in.
Note: Found in the basement of the Big Moose Community Chapel in Eagle Bay, New York. The vase was then taken to the Antiques Roadshow in summer of 2021 at the Sands Point Preserve, Long Island, New York. The appraisal of this piece was featured in a clip as part of Season 26, episode 4 from the aforementioned location. The episode first aired January 24th, 2022.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
glaze anomalies as made, ground base edge as made, semicircular firing crack on base as made, good condition
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JAMES P. KERR(American, born
JAMES P. KERR(American, born 1953)
Stony Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, signed lower left "James P Kerr", oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in.; painted wood frame, 23 x 27 in.
Note:
Stony Fork Park is in Candler, outside of Asheville, North Carolina. It is part of Pisgah National Forest.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
very good with light surface dirt; frame with slight separation at corners