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Lot 845

Two Jerry Brown Face Jugs

Estimate: $300 - $600

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

(Hamilton, Alabama, 20th century) double sided face jug with light greenish brown alkaline glaze with grey runs, applied facial features including large ears and noses, white painted eyes and teeth, blue painted pupils, pronounced chins, one face with glass runs down from eyes over mustache, short spout, applied strap handles, base inscribed "10-90, Jerry Brown, Hamilton, Al.", 11 in.; black metallic glazed face jug, applied facial features, white clay eyes and teeth, cobalt pupils, articulated chin and cheeks, thick spout, applied strap handle, "7-92 Jerry Brown, Hamilton, Ala." inscribed on base, 10 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Carl and Marian Mullis

Condition

glaze voids and anomalies as made, overall good condition on both jugs