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Lot 847

Two Pieces Michel Bayne Pottery

Estimate: $300 - $600

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(Greenville, S.C., Lincolnton, N.C., 20th century) large Edgefield style face jug form with dark brown to olive green runny glaze with some bluish and tan speckles around the face and ears, unglazed inset eyes with black pupils, large mouth with unglazed teeth, long slender nose, pronounced brow, cheeks, and chin, large scroll form ears, one with rounded tragi, large strap handle, flared spout, "Bayne Maker S.C." inscribed on back, 13 in.; runny brown alkaline glaze, molded squirrel eating an acorn bottle form, in the style of the early Salem, North Carolina, Moravian potters, "NC" and "BM" stamp on foot, "Michel Bayne" scripted in marker on base, 8-1/2 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Carl and Marian Mullis

Condition

glaze voids and anomalies as made, good condition