
Auction / 2 November 2022 / 10 am central
Keramics & Rookwood:
American & European Art Pottery
Curated by Riley Humler and with an impressive range of forms, Keramics & Rookwood: American & European Art Pottery features over 400 vases, bowls, pitchers, lamps, figural works, landscapes, and decorative items. Covering the late 19th to the mid 20th century, auction highlights include a Dragon vase by Rookwood founder Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, a Hester Pillsbury for Weller monumental Hudson scenic vase with two galleons, a rare Sturgis Laurence for Rookwood plaque depicting the New England coast, and fine examples by Kataro Shirayamadani, Carl Schmidt, Frederick Hurten Rhead, Waylande Gregory, and others.





Maria Longworth Nichols Storer
Rare and Early vase with mice and egg
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result $3,250

Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood Pottery
Rare Sea Green vase with dragon
estimate: $2,500–3,500
result $10,000

Frederick Hurten Rhead for Roseville Pottery
Decorated Matt umbrella stand with peacock
estimate: $4,000–5,000
result $4,550

Robert Bruce Horsfall for Rookwood Pottery
Standard Glaze vase with semi-nude maiden and Rococo overlay
estimate: $3,000–4,000
result $6,000

Kataro Shirayamadani for Rookwood Pottery
Tall scenic Vellum vase with lake and swallows
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result $8,750


Keramics & Rookwood:
American & European Art Pottery
Auction / Chicago
2 November 2022
10 am central
Preview / Chicago
26 October – 2 November 2022
10 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday
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