Antique art pottery vase unknown maker mottle matte green & tan/orange

By ljmcferr, 13 December, 2011
Description

I have looked off and on to try to idenitify this vase. The bottom and clay look similar to Grueby or

Roseville-the clay not the unglazed bottom. The vase is in great shape with the exception of the

cracked clay on the top rim. I really feel like this crack was caused while it was being fired

because it is smooth. The mottled green glaze looks like Grueby to me but not the tan/orange

underglaze. The interior shows rings that I think means it was hand thrown, tho as you can

tell I'm no expert.  I would love to know who made this vase. Thank you.

Category
Pottery
Medium
fired hand thrown glazed clay
Distinguishing marks
it is unmarked but there are some letters on the bottom that may be from ink of a newspaper or label
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
11 " tall, top width 6", bottom width 3.5"
Date Period
not sure but has quite a bit of age
Weight
approx 3# 3oz
History
I had a small antique store a few years ago and could not id this vase so I just hung on to it. Now it's been so long I can't remember what estate I purchased it from. Would have been local estate in Oklahoma.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
don't remember
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Lovejoy

12 years 11 months ago

It's what's generically called "Art Pottery", a term to descrbe low production pieces by smaller pottery studio's. Without a mark, label or provenance to check against it's impossible to detemine a maker. Most sell as Decorator pieces for under $100.00 at auction.

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