Carl Schmidt for Rookwood Pottery
(German-American, 1875-1959)
Vellum Glaze Vase, 1914
Sale 1189 - Early 20th Century Design
May 23, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$800 -
$1,200
Sold for $819
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Carl Schmidt for Rookwood Pottery
(German-American, 1875-1959)
Vellum Glaze Vase, 1914
glazed earthenware
impressed manufacturer's mark, date mark and number 581 E to underside
H 9 3/4 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Condition Report
In overall fine and stable condition. Light, even crazing throughout glaze, with scattered scuffs to body. Several small firing flaws to interior and exterior glaze of body, presenting as concave dots to exterior and raised dots to interior. Surface residue to interior consistent with use, along with one small flake to interior glaze. Painted accession number to underside, along with small spot of brown grime/residue. Minor abrasions present at mouth rim. No apparent areas of restoration visible under UV light examination.
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