Grueby Faience Company

Collection of Jerome and Patricia Shaw, Farmington Hills, MI

Paris 1900:  The "American School" at the Universal Exposition, The Montclair Art Museum, NJ, September 18, 1999-January 16, 2000
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA, February 11-April 16, 2000
Columbus Museum of Art, OH, May 18-August 13, 2000
Elvehjem Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, September 16-December 3, 2000
Musée Carnavalet, Paris, February 2-May 15, 2001

Robert Judson Clark, ed., The Arts and Crafts Movement in America 1876-1916, Princeton, NJ, 1972, p. 137
Susan J. Montgomery, The Ceramics of William H. Grueby, Lambertville, NJ, 1993, pp. 29 and 41, pl. X and XLV (for a mustard-colored example)
Grueby Pottery:  A New England Arts and Crafts Venture, The William Curry Collection, Hanover, NH, 1994, pp. 9 and 27

Overall in excellent condition. When examined under black light there is no evidence of prior restoration. There is a very small and minor (1/8 inch) old surface fleck to the edge of one of the upturned leaves along the shoulder, and with a few minute flea-bite size losses to the glaze to the raised contours of the handles on the body. With a few minute scattered surface imperfections to the glaze inherent in the making. Some of the raised edges along the body show the natural color of the ground with a lighter application of the glaze, which is inherent in the design and beautifully accentuates the dimensionality of the raised sculptural elements. The vase interior below the shoulder is glazed a rich deep dark brown. A strong example of this rare iconic form displaying superb form and execution, exceptionally crisp modeling, and a superb rich green glaze with beautiful subtleties.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.