Carl Schmidt for Rookwood Pottery

(German-American, 1875-1959)

Vellum Glaze Vase, 1914

glazed earthenware

impressed manufacturer's mark, date mark and number 581 E to underside

H 9 3/4 inches.

Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

In overall fine and stable condition. Light, even crazing throughout glaze, with scattered scuffs to body. Several small firing flaws to interior and exterior glaze of body, presenting as concave dots to exterior and raised dots to interior. Surface residue to interior consistent with use, along with one small flake to interior glaze. Painted accession number to underside, along with small spot of brown grime/residue. Minor abrasions present at mouth rim. No apparent areas of restoration visible under UV light examination.

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Early 20th Century Design

Vellum Glaze Vase, 1914

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