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Society Auction-Reference Catalog 60 "Humble Heritage of the Great South" is a full color, fully illustrated catalog, with 244 lots, and 106 pages.
“Humble Heritage of the Great South” Sale Sixty In Retrospect
In the nearly thirty five years of bi-annual catalogued auctions presenting the Humble Heritage of the Great South continues the anticipated finds that never fail in exciting the audience. An extremely personal one of a kind format that the collectors cherish as the comfortable stress free bidding that is “so refreshing and enjoyable.”
A grouping of diverse and interesting objects. A mid 19th century early Sampler from Alabama was captivating as well the Norman Smith figural bottle. Then Georgia’s Meaders family excelled with the highest priced offered publicly realized Cheever Meaders face jug as well wife Arie’s folky creations. The fascination of L. Q. Meaders unique early 1920s face jug reached a very fine price. Another Meaders family associated early 1900s face piece was impressive.
Mississippi chimed in with one of only three so far known face jugs. North Carolina’s diversity from the early 19th to the 20th century offered premiere iconic pieces. Buncombe County had a rare pair of early 1900’s Arts and Crafts era ornate vases likewise Browns Pottery highly sought after face jugs. Catawba Valley’s master potter Daniel Seagle continued his level of appreciation, a rare elixir bottle soared, a decade and half quest of our mysterious early 1900s potter has now been settled with a dated 1919 signed Brackett example. Burlon Craig’s early creations never cease to capture collectors attention as his works maintain appreciation.
The Piedmont offered fine redware selections highlighted with Alamance County’s Loy family decorated gem was so well received. Salt glaze iconic makers signature, shapes, and that ever cherished fly ash melts just soared, with Fox family, rare Fox & Allred, Cravens, and more all stood strong. Art pottery was a crowd pleaser with Charles Masten genius glazes, Jugtown’s Chinese Blue glaze premium examples, several unsigned mystery pieces glazed works of art stole the show.
Union County Gay family signatures are always prized. South Carolina showed well with Pottersville Slave made examples created high interest, a family icon from signed Amos Landrum heralded the title as the earliest slip decorated example from Edgefield. A Dave Drake early “horse shoe” signed jug excelled. The states most watched sensation was the face pitcher of the Trenton areas Baynham Pottery signed mark from the 1890s that had an Edgefield slave makers connection.
Virginia’s attributed Peter Bell decorated bowl was an eye opener. A rare Piedmont, North Carolina long rifle of Lamb & Sons was applauded. Even some distinguished Outsider Art paintings were included. So much more not cited may inspire the collector to purchase our extensive full color biographical reference catalog with the post sale results posted on our website.
Society Auction-Reference Catalog 60 "Humble Heritage of the Great South" is a full color, fully illustrated catalog, with 244 lots, and 106 pages.
“Humble Heritage of the Great South” Sale Sixty In Retrospect
In the nearly thirty five years of bi-annual catalogued auctions presenting the Humble Heritage of the Great South continues the anticipated finds that never fail in exciting the audience. An extremely personal one of a kind format that the collectors cherish as the comfortable stress free bidding that is “so refreshing and enjoyable.”
A grouping of diverse and interesting objects. A mid 19th century early Sampler from Alabama was captivating as well the Norman Smith figural bottle. Then Georgia’s Meaders family excelled with the highest priced offered publicly realized Cheever Meaders face jug as well wife Arie’s folky creations. The fascination of L. Q. Meaders unique early 1920s face jug reached a very fine price. Another Meaders family associated early 1900s face piece was impressive.
Mississippi chimed in with one of only three so far known face jugs. North Carolina’s diversity from the early 19th to the 20th century offered premiere iconic pieces. Buncombe County had a rare pair of early 1900’s Arts and Crafts era ornate vases likewise Browns Pottery highly sought after face jugs. Catawba Valley’s master potter Daniel Seagle continued his level of appreciation, a rare elixir bottle soared, a decade and half quest of our mysterious early 1900s potter has now been settled with a dated 1919 signed Brackett example. Burlon Craig’s early creations never cease to capture collectors attention as his works maintain appreciation.
The Piedmont offered fine redware selections highlighted with Alamance County’s Loy family decorated gem was so well received. Salt glaze iconic makers signature, shapes, and that ever cherished fly ash melts just soared, with Fox family, rare Fox & Allred, Cravens, and more all stood strong. Art pottery was a crowd pleaser with Charles Masten genius glazes, Jugtown’s Chinese Blue glaze premium examples, several unsigned mystery pieces glazed works of art stole the show.
Union County Gay family signatures are always prized. South Carolina showed well with Pottersville Slave made examples created high interest, a family icon from signed Amos Landrum heralded the title as the earliest slip decorated example from Edgefield. A Dave Drake early “horse shoe” signed jug excelled. The states most watched sensation was the face pitcher of the Trenton areas Baynham Pottery signed mark from the 1890s that had an Edgefield slave makers connection.
Virginia’s attributed Peter Bell decorated bowl was an eye opener. A rare Piedmont, North Carolina long rifle of Lamb & Sons was applauded. Even some distinguished Outsider Art paintings were included. So much more not cited may inspire the collector to purchase our extensive full color biographical reference catalog with the post sale results posted on our website.
