Glazed Redware Jar in the Form of a Bear

Description:

Glazed Redware Jar in the Form of a Bear, attributed to Anthony Weis Bacher, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Winchester, Virginia, or Thurmont, Maryland, c. 1855-85, hand-modeled figure of a bear with applied extruded clay fur, balled eyes, protruding tongue, and incised paw details, figure is posed seated holding a basin, (minor imperfections),ht. 6 3/4 in.
The property of Carol J. Ferranti
Estimate $600-800

Restoration to ears, knob, and end of snout.


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