George E. Ohr, Exceptional and Large coupe

George E. Ohr
Exceptional and Large coupe

USA, 1897-1900
glazed earthenware
7.75 h � 6 dia in (20 � 15 cm)

Coupe features a pinched rim, in-body twist to pedestal foot, and pigeon feather emerald, black, cobalt and raspberry glazes. Impressed signature to underside 'G. E. Ohr, Biloxi, Miss.'.

Provenance: Collection of Robert A. Ellison

Literature: George Ohr, Art Potter: The Apostle of Individuality, Ellison, pg. 61 pl. 50 illustrates this example The Mad Potter of Biloxi: The Art & Life of George E. Ohr, Clark, Ellison, and Hecht, pg. 120 illustrates this example

This work will preview and ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Crescent-shaped hairline circulating halfway around the top, beginning and ending at rim, with a second associated line to rim at the midpoint. In-body glazed-over firing line around the circumference of the base, in the making.