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A Rare Three-Colored Incised Salt Glazed Stoneware Crock, N. Clark & Co., Lyons, New York, circa 1840
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Height 11 ½ inches; diameter 11 ½ inches
A 4-gallon crock incised with a leafy tree, three birds perched in its branches, flowers and grass below; details picked out in cobalt blue and brown glaze, with eared handles. Approximate 5 inch hair line crack to the right side.
Condition
Approximate 5 inch hair line crack to the right of the image.
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.
Catalogue Note
The Clark Pottery Company was one of the longest lived pottery dynasties in the Hudson Valley, in operation from 1805 to 1899. The mark present on this rare, three-color crock was only used from 1822-1852.