JOHN BELL (ATTRIBUTED), WAYNESEBORO, PA MANGANESE A

JOHN BELL (ATTRIBUTED), WAYNESEBORO, PA MANGANESE A

JOHN BELL (ATTRIBUTED), WAYNESEBORO, PA MANGANESE A

Description

JOHN BELL (ATTRIBUTED), WAYNESEBORO, PA MANGANESE AND LEAD-GLAZED EARTHENWARE PLAQUE, molded with two classical figures beneath a floral arch, titled "APPOLA" across lower edge, all within an integral arch-top frame, two punched holes at top for hanging cord. Third quarter 19th century. 10 1/4" x 8".
Reference: See Comstock, p. 151, fig. 4.205, for an identical example.
Provenance: Purchased from Sidney Gecker American Folk Art. Ex-coll: The Merritt Museum, Douglasville, PA.
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Condition

Excellent condition with an area of glaze restoration to proper left side of frame, two flakes to underside of lower frame

Buyer's Premium

20%

JOHN BELL (ATTRIBUTED), WAYNESEBORO, PA MANGANESE A

Lot 0034

Estimate $2,000-$3,000Jun 29, 2008

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