Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger | June 24, 2026
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 578
Extremely Rare and Important John Bell Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Attributed Earthenware Dog with Basket
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
Sold for
$32,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
attributed to the John Bell Pottery, circa 1860-1890, lead oxide, manganese and engobe glaze, figural dog form with highly incised upper body and head, articulated fur, sculpted snout and nose, incised eyes, sculpted basket in mouth containing a jug, mug, and bread rolls, manganese slip to ears, tail, and body, impressed ovals under basket and on base, rounded rectangular base profusely decorated with impressed floral heads around base edge, large impressed floral motif centrally located on base with surrounding vine and oval impressions, 9-1/2 x 10 in.
Provenance: Ex. Collection Lester Breininger, Jr.; John Newcomer; Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Literature: This lot is illustrated in Pottery From The Shenandoah And Cumberland Valleys: Selections from the Manger Collection, by Dr. George and Connie Manger, pg. 27., H.E. Comstock, The Pottery of The Shenandoah Valley Region, pg. 456, plate 4.217.
Exhibited: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, Maryland, May 16th, 2003 through September 14th, 2003; "The Bell Family Pottery," Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, September through November of 2008.
Note: Comstock states in The Pottery of The Shenandoah Valley Region that this particular earthenware dog "...is one of the most intricately decorated of all the known attributed examples of Bell-modeled ware from either Waynesboro or Strasburg, although similar decoration appeared in different configurations on much of the Waynesboro and Strasburg Bell products." For more information see pgs. 152-157.
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Ex. Collection Lester Breininger, Jr.; John Newcomer; Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
some anomalies as made, wear and loss of glaze around entire edge of base, tiny chip to point of tail, illumination of basket handles and jug under black light due to restorations, illumination around all four paws on base due to adhesive, otherwise good presentation and condition for an extremely rare surviving example of a molded Bell figural dog Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
