Teco Pottery

designed by Fritz Albert

Dr. Eugene C. Foote, Hastings, NE, circa 1920
Thence by descent to the present owner

Teco Pottery/America, Price List, 1906, p. 14
Sharon S. Darling, Teco:  Art Pottery of the Prairie School, Erie, PA, 1989, pp. 53, 98, 129, 138 and front cover 

Overall in very good condition. With one small and minor restored edge chip (approximately 1 x 1/2 inch) to the outer contour of one of the negative reserves between the handles, which was recently professionally restored by the Ford Conservation Center in Omaha. This restoration was sensitively executed and not visibly discernible by sight or black light. The exterior with some occasional minor surface and glaze imperfections inherent in the making, and with some very light and minor surface scratches, abrasion marks and minor traces of surface residue consistent with age and gentle use. The interior with light surface soiling. A superb example of this modernist, curvilinear form displaying an exceptionally rich and vibrant green glaze. The charcoal treatment is particularly artistic, with irregular drips below the negative reserves which heighten the visual interest of the vase.
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.