Spring Select Auction (2006)

Rookwood Pottery
86. Monumental Rookwood Limoges glaze vase with gilt dolphin handles, classic oriental slip decoration attributed to Maria Nichols with several black devils attacking large sea serpent amidst crashing white-capped waves, crabs and gilt highlights. Base impressed ROOKWOOD 1882, 17"h x 16"w x 13"d, restoration to handles, the rest excellent condition. Formerly from the Glover Collection. 5,000-7,500.
87. Early Rookwood pillow vase with detailed mountainous landscape with waterfall and pine trees covering entire surface, impressed ROOKWOOD 1882, small flake at base edge covered in factory glaze, 14.5"h x 13"w x 6"d. A large impressive vase in spectacular condition. 4,000-6,000
112. Rookwood porcelain glaze vase by Jens Jensen, white to pink blossoms on mottled blue back background and red drip rim, 1931, #5112, 8" x 7.5"w, mint. 1,400-1,800
90. Rookwood "Butch" bulldog figure, great glaze combination of opaque brown with vivid blue and orange adventurine highlights, with stunning blue drip highlights, #6483, 4.5"h, impressed BUTCH on bottom, mint. Designed by Louise Abel after E.T. Hurley's dog. Glaze obscures all but two Xs of date on base, we assume this to be early 1930s due to the exceptional nature of the glaze. 1,200-1,600.
115. Rookwood iris glaze vase by Sara Sax, caramel blossoms & green leaves on cream to pink to gray background, 1903, #943E, 11", restored drill hole. 2,000-3,000
117. Rookwood vellum glaze ginger jar by E.T. Hurley, white-banded shoulder decoration of delicate blossoms on branches, blue to pink background, 1945, #S2180, 7", roughness to glaze under lid. 1,200-1,500
114. Rookwood floral vellum by E.T. Hurley, delicate blue blossoms with yellow centers and green leaves on blue to pink background, 1942, #6204F, 4.5", mint. 500-700
109. Rookwood standard glaze lidded pitcher by Sallie Toohey, yellow blossoms with orange centers on leafy green stems continuing onto lid, pale green to brown background, delicately applied handle of two intertwined reeded stems, 1893, 251 W, 8.5", mint. 700-900
111. Rookwood standard glaze corn jug by Amelia Sprague, two ears with yellow to green husks, mustard to tobacco brown to dark brown background, 1894, #512C, 6", mint. 700-900
118. Rookwood standard glaze vase by Carrie Steinle, brilliant orange, brown and forest green oak leaves on broad olive green branches on an unusual dark green to brown to gold background, 1905, #938C, 8", mint. 600-800
116. Rookwood wax matt lidded jar by Elizabeth Lincoln, red flowers with yellow centers and green stems on dappled blue background, 1921, #479, 6", double signed, great form, mint. 600-800
113. Rookwood lidded porcelain glaze vase by Katherine Ley, dark stylized blossoms and vines on cocoa background, 1945, #6569, 6.5"h x 7"w, glaze pop at shoulder, mint. 500-700
110. Rookwood standard glaze ewer by Emma D Foertmeyer, yellow blossoms with detailed brown centers and green leaves, on a tobacco brown to deep mustard background, 1890, #461, 4", mint. 350-450
92. Rookwood pheasant figure, polychrome high glaze with red, green, yellow and brown, 1948, #2832, 9"h x 13.5" w x 3.5"d, mint. 450-600
94. Pair of Rookwood Dutch boy and girl bookends, polychrome matt glaze, 1928, #6022, 6"h x 4.5"w, Sallie Toohey design, mint. This pair is pictured on page 41 of Rookwood Pottery Identification & Value Guide: Bookends, Paperweights, Animal Figurals. 300-500
91. Pair of Rookwood horse head bookends in spectacular gun metal glaze, 1927, #6014, WP McDonald design mark, 6", mint. 400-500
93. Pair of Rookwood standing colonial lady bookends in dark violet/gray matt glaze, 1920, #2185, 5.75"h x 5.5"w, William McDonald design mark, mint. 450-550
97. Pair of Rookwood rook bookends in green & brown matt glaze, 1928, #2275, 5.25", mint. 250-350
95. Pair of Rookwood elephant bookends in light brown matt glaze, 1919, #2444C, 5.5", mint. 350-550
96. Pair of Rookwood elephant bookends in white matt glaze, 1936, #2444C, 5.5", two faint lines. 250-450
101. Pair of Rookwood lamps, mottled brown high glaze, pawfoot bases with scroll motifs, original hardware and shades, 12"h pottery, mint. 400-600
106. Rookwood green matt corn mug, 1905, #992, 5.25", mint. 350-450
103. Rookwood pink matt Arts & Crafts vase, buttressed decorated neck, 1920, #2416, 9.5", mint. 300-400
104. Rookwood green matt Arts & Crafts cylinder vase, 1906, #952D, 9", base flake. 200-300
105. Rookwood yellow matt Arts & Crafts vase w/paneled floral decoration, 1929, 2141, 6.5", mint. 200-300
102. Rookwood Cirrus glaze vase, 1959, #2983, factory lamp base, 15"h, mint. 200-400
107. Rookwood vase in apricot high glaze, 1933, #6368, 5", mint. 150-200
100. Two framed vintage Rookwood advertisements, "Gifts for Christmas" and "The Glorious Privilege." 11.5" x 4.25" ads in 15" x 7.5" frames, very good condition. 200-300

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