Emporium Auction | January 25, 2024
Thu, Jan 25, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 781
Norman Smith Alabama Figural Jug
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
(Lawley, Alabama, 1904-1990) dark brown slip glaze, incised articulated clothing to front of jug, applied and incised hair and facial features including goatee, applied handle at back shoulder, 8 in.
Provenance: James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama
Note: Norman Smith was one of the only local Alabama potters who made figural vessels. A well known signed example was said to be of Irby Pope, Perry County Alabama's probate judge. That example was possibly made as a campaign piece in the 1930s. For similar examples of Norman Smith's figural jugs refer to the Alabama Folk Pottery book by Joey Brackner, pg. 178.
Condition
glaze voids and anomalies as made, spalling to clay body on base and base edge, minor chips to base edge, miniscule glaze frit to back of right ear, otherwise good condition
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James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama
