George E. Ohr, Pitcher

George E. Ohr
Pitcher

USA, 1898-1910
glazed earthenware
4.75 h × 3.75 w × 2.5 d in (12 × 10 × 6 cm)

Pitcher features an in-body twist and mauve, emerald, and red glazes. Incised script signature to underside 'G.E. Ohr'.

Provenance: Estate of Martin and Estelle Shack

Exhibited: The Biloxi Art Pottery of George Ohr, 21 April - 31 May 1978, Mississippi State Historical Museum, Jackson

Literature: The Mad Potter of Biloxi: The Art & Life of George E. Ohr, Clark, Ellison, and Hecht, pg. 99 pl. 49 illustrates this example The Biloxi Art Pottery of George Ohr, exhibition catalog, cat. no. 112 illustrates this example

This work will preview and ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition with one 1/8" x 1/16" minor fleck under rim toward handle and 1" inch touch-up to edge of base, covering a stilt-pull.