Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 746
Very Unusual Lanier Meaders Red Eye Devil Face Jug
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$3,250
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
(Mossy Creek, White County, Georgia, 1917-1998) circa 1970s, dark brown and blackish alkaline glaze, rounded form with menacing expression, applied pointy ears, elongated wide nose, two curved horns, one is spiraled, red painted inset eyes and mouth, arching strap handle,. straight spout, inscribed "Lanier Meaders" on base, 8-1/4 in.
Provenance: The Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection, said to have been purchased directly from the maker
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The Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection, said to have been purchased directly from the maker
glaze voids and anomalies as made, ears illuminate under black light due to paint, additions, or restorations, several small chips to glaze on both ear edges, there is light illumination around face under black light due to residue, small restoration to one side of spout and base of handle at spout with illumination, great presentation in spite of condition anomalies
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