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Overbeck Pottery
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Overbeck Pottery
- An Important and Rare Pea Pod Vase
impressed with firm's cipher E and F
glazed earthenware
- Height: 10 inches
executed by Elizabeth Grey Overbeck
decorated by Mary Frances Overbeck
decorated by Mary Frances Overbeck
Provenance
Todd Volpe, New York
David Rago, New York
Acquird from the above by Stephen Gray, Philmont, NyY
Acquired from the above by the present owner
David Rago, New York
Acquird from the above by Stephen Gray, Philmont, NyY
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Arthur Wesley Dow and American Arts and Crafts, The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts, Standord University, Palo Alto, CA, July 13-September 19, 1999
Terra Museum of American Art, Chicago, IL, October 8, 1999-January 2, 2000
Blanden Memorial Art Museum, Fort Dodge, IA, July 7-October 1, 2000
At Home with Gustav Stickley: American Arts & Crafts from the Stephen Gray Collection, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT, October 11-January 4, 2009
Condition
Overall in very good condition. This vase has been closely examined by a ceramics expert, and has also been closely examined under blacklight, and there is no visible evidence of any prior restoration. There is a horizontal firing fold (2 ΒΌ inches in length) which is inherent in the making located at the central midsection of the vase. This fold does not go through the body to the interior and possibly follows a luting line. The exterior surfaces of the vase with a few occasional minor surface abrasion marks from prior surface contact. The glaze on the interior and exterior with fine crazing throughout. An outstanding and rare example distinguished by its impressive monumental scale, bold form and decoration, and beautiful subtle glazing. The transparent green glazes washed over the ochre ground on the background of the vase show far greater nuance in color than seen in the catalogue illustrations. The Peapod decoration is incredibly crisp and dimensional.
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.
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.