Lot 502
  • 502

Rare sgraffito glazed red earthenware plate with pinwheel flowers and tulips, attributed to Conrad Mumbouer (1761-1845) or John Monday (1809-1862) Haycock Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1834-1845

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • SGRAFFITO PLATE WITH PINWHEEL FLOWERS AND TULIPS
  • Glazed red earthenware
  • 1 3/4 by 11 3/16 in. diam.
  • C. 1835-1845

Provenance

Arthur J. Sussel, Philadelphia
Parke-Bernet Galleries, "The Collection of the Late Arthur J. Sussel," October 23-25, 1958 (3 volumes), lot 252
Hattie K. Brunner, Reinholds, Pennsylvania
John Gordon, New York
Christie's New York, "The John Gordon Collection of Folk Americana," January 15-19, 1999, lot 234 (mistakenly attributed to Jacob Medinger in sale catalog)

Literature

American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum, p. 145, fig. 108A

Condition

Minor old rim chips, tiny flake at center; small flakes at left of center flower
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.
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