Text Catalog - Rookwood Pottery Auction June 6, 1998
Treadway Gallery, Inc.
June 6, 1998
Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, Ohio
Catalog Text by Lot Number
1. Rookwood candlesticks, waterlilies, white matt glaze, 1935, #2992, 4"h, chip
and hairline; with a Rookwood vase, green hi-glaze, 1951, #7081, 3"h, mint 100-150
2. Rookwood vase, molded leaf and berry design with a good green crystalline matt
glaze, 1924, #2099, 4.5"dia., mint 100-150
3. Rookwood tile, floral design in brown with green and blue background in an Arts
& Crafts oak frame, 4"square, mint 150-250
4. Rookwood ashtrays, green hi-glaze, 1959, #7109, 4"square, mint 30-80
5. Rookwood vase, white matt glaze, 1940, #2263, 5.5"h, mint 80-150
6. Rookwood bowl with nude flower frog and pair of candlesticks, white matt glaze
with green hi-glaze lining, bowl 1926, #2268B, 13"dia.; frog 1929, #2526, 5.5"h;
candlesticks 1929, #6017, 5"h, all mint 450-650
7. Rookwood clock, sitting panther covered in an excellent gunmetal glaze,
exceptional example, 1950, #7039, 7.5"h, mint 350-550
8. Rookwood basket, pink and green matt, unusual form, 1926, #2059, 6"dia.,
mint 150-250
9. Rookwood vase, two handles, nice blue hi-glaze, 1938, #6254, 5"h, mint
100-200
10. Rookwood vase, green hi-glaze, 1948, #357F, 6"h, mint 80-150
11. Rookwood vase, nice pink matt over incised stylized flower and leaf design,
1930, #6117, 6.5"h, mint 150-250
12. Rookwood vase, nice green and pink matt over incised geometric design to
shoulder, 1930, #2284, 5"h, mint 130-230
13. Rookwood tile, raised geometric design covered in a blue matt glaze, impressed
mark, in an Arts & Crafts oak frame, 4"square, mint 150-250
14. Rookwood vase, unusual example with blue hi-glaze, 1931, 6.5"h, mint
150-250
15. Rookwood candlesticks, waterlilies covered with an ivory matt glaze, 1945,
#2992, 4"h, mint; with a pair of Rookwood pipe rests, blue and orange hi-glaze, 1962,
#7185, 3.5"l, all mint 100-200
16. Rookwood paperweights, pair, contemporary production, cat covered with a
24kt gold finish and a black rook, both 4.5"h, mint 200-300
17. Rookwood bookends, rooks covered in a good brown matt glaze, 1920,
#2275, 5"h, mint 300-400
18. Rookwood vase, incised decoration to top under a nice maroon and aqua matt
glaze, 1922, #2112, 6.5"h, mint 130-180
19. Rookwood vase, pink matt with green highlights, molded leaf and bud design,
1928, #2090, 4.5"h, mint 100-150
20. Rookwood vase, covered in a blue hi-glaze, 1946, #3571, ground X, 6"h, mint
50-100
21. Rookwood trivet, parrot among flowers and branches, 1930, #3077, 6"square,
mint 150-250
22. Rookwood bookends, rooks covered in a blue matt glaze, artist signed W.P.
McDonald, 1929, #2275, 5"h, mint 300-400
23. Rookwood vase, yellow matt glaze, two handles at neck, 1923, shape number
obscured by glaze, 5.5"h, mint 100-200
24. E.T. Hurley pastel, colorful landscape scene with trees along a brook running
underneath a bridge, blue sky and green tree line in background, signed E.T. Hurley
and dated April 22, 1939, matted and framed, 12" x 14", excellent condition 700-900
25. Rookwood vase, unusual beige matt glaze, date not legible, #6144, 3"h, mint
100-150
26. Rookwood vase, four-sided form with beading top and bottom covered in a
good green matt glaze, 1928, #2762, 4"h, mint 100-200
26A. Rookwood vase, molded geometric design around shoulder covered in a pink
and green matt glaze, 1926, #2312, 6"h, mint 100-200
27. Rookwood vase, molded design at shoulder covered in a black to dark brown
hi-glaze, 1957, #2873, 3.5"h, mint 100-200
28. Rookwood figurine, egret covered in a black hi-glaze, 1948, #6992, 8.5"h,
mint 250-350
29. Rookwood tray, moth on edge covered with a white matt, 1938, #2890, 5"w,
mint 70-120
30. Rookwood tile, geometric design covered in a blue matt glaze, impressed mark,
4"square, in an Arts & Crafts frame, mint 150-250
31. Rookwood figurine, multi-colored pheasant, 1949, #2832, 14"l x 9"h, mint
350-550
32. Rookwood figurine, multi-colored pheasant, 1949, #2832, 14"l x 9"h, firing line
to base not visible from top, two small grinding chips 350-550
33. Rookwood dish with elephant figure, white matt glaze, 1936, #6583, 5.25"dia. x
3"h, mint 200-300
34. Rookwood figurine, deer, white matt glaze, signed by Abel, 1934, #6170, 6"h,
mint 200-300
35. Rookwood vase, floral decoration covered in a blue matt glaze, 1928, #2870,
5"h, mint 100-150
36. Rookwood vase, incised geometric design at shoulder under a good pink and
green matt glaze, 1931, #2893, 8"h, mint 200-250
37. Rookwood vase, three-handled form, blue matt glaze, 1928, #2428, ground X,
6"h, mint 130-180
38. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape of birch trees in foreground with
yellow, blue and pink sky, beautifully painted by K. Shirayamadani, 1910, #1369B,
14.5"h, cracked 500-700
39. Rookwood vase, two handles covered in a yellow matt glaze, 1917, #77C,
5.5"h, mint 100-150
40. Rookwood vase, molded decoration at shoulder covered in a exceptional yellow
matt glaze, 1925, #2888, 6.5"h, mint 150-250
41. E.T. Hurley pastel, beautifully executed scene of trees along banks of stream,
small waterfall over rock ledge, signed E.T. Hurley, dated April 25, 1920, 14" x 11",
excellent condition 700-900
42. Rookwood sugar and creamer, blue matt glaze, 1940, #547, creamer 3.5"h,
mint 80-130
43. Rookwood vase, molded flowers and leaves, blue and rose matt glaze, 1927,
4.5"h, mint 130-180
44. Rookwood vase, molded flowers and butterflies white matt glaze, 1938, #6457,
5"h, mint 80-130
45. Rookwood vase, molded floral decoration covered in a light green and ivory
matt glaze, 1943, #6431, 3.5"h, some peppering to glaze 50-100
46. Rookwood vase, floral decoration covered in a green matt glaze, 1946, #6363,
6"h, mint 100-150
47. Rookwood pitcher, covered in a nice green and pink matt glaze, 1921, #2494,
4.5"h, mint 100-200
48. Rookwood vase, design of swans in a green matt glaze, 1919, #2097, 3.5"h,
mint 130-180
49. Rookwood vase, lily design, pink hi-glaze, 1945, #6343, 4.5"h, mint 100-200
50. Rookwood vase, floral decoration in brown, red, green and blue, executed by
Sara Sax in 1922, #2583, 8"h, cracked 250-350
51. Rookwood vase, molded stylized floral design at top under a beautiful blue and
rose matt glaze, 1938, #6703, 4.5"h, mint 150-200
52. Rookwood vase, molded butterflies, yellow matt glaze, 1935, #6509, 4.5"h,
mint 180-280
53. Rookwood vase, molded mistletoe, cream to ivory matt glaze, 1938, 4"h, mint
80-130
54. Rookwood vase, molded cherubs covered in a green matt glaze, 1930, #2509,
6"h, mint 200-250
55. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with decoration of flowers and leaves in
squeezebag, executed by W. Hentschel, 1927, #614C, 13"h, cracked 350-450
56. Rookwood vase, molded flowers, green and pink matt glaze, 1930, #2591,
5.5"h, mint 130-180
57. Rookwood vase, three panels with molded floral decoration covered in a green
and pink matt glaze, 1928, #2123, ground X, 5.5"h, mint 130-180
58. Rookwood vase, molded leaf design covered in a green and blue matt glaze,
1917, #2358, 4.5"h, bruise to top 100-150
59. Rookwood vase, elaborate molded floral decoration covered with a yellow matt
glaze with brown highlights, 1923, #2691, 7"dia. x 6"h, mint 250-350
60. Rookwood vase, three open handles, covered in a light blue glaze, 1921, #2428,
5.5"h, mint 100-200
61. Rookwood covered jar, multi-paneled sides covered with a yellow matt glaze,
1926, #2953, 5"h, mint 200-300
62. Rookwood vase, molded geometric design at shoulder under a rose matt glaze,
1926, #2284, 4.5"h, mint 100-200
63. Rookwood vase, two handles at top, blue matt glaze, painted geometric design
in black and yellow at shoulder which may not be original, 1916, #2076, 6"h, mint
150-250
64. Rookwood vase, covered in a blue matt glaze, 1928, #2972, 5.5"h, mint
100-150
65. Rookwood vase, molded decoration of pinecones covered in a pink matt glaze,
1929, #1889, 6.5"h, mint 150-250
66. E.T. Hurley etching, scene of Cincinnati's Fountain Square at night, dated 1931,
signed, 9"w x 12"h, excellent condition 250-350
67. Rookwood bookends, collie, covered in a cream matt glaze, 1933, #2778, 6"h,
mint 300-400
68. Rookwood tile, four lobed design in an Arts & Crafts frame, 4"square, marked,
mint 150-250
69. Rookwood tray, four feet, molded wreath, 1915, 5"square; with a Rookwood
ashtray, blue hi-glaze, 1956, 6"w; and a Rookwood pipe rest, pink hi-glaze, 1951,
#6392, 3"l, all mint 100-200
70. Rookwood vase, finely detailed molded daffodils covered with a green matt
glaze, 1928, #2476, 8.5"h, mint 250-350
71. Rookwood vase, unusual purple matt over incised floral decoration, 1931,
#2854, 4.5"h, mint 150-200
72. Rookwood vase, five buttresses at top alongside molded floral covered in a pink
and green matt glaze, 1928, #2324, 8"h, mint 150-250
73. Rookwood tile, molded decoration of leaves and grapes in green and purple,
impressed mark, 6"square, minor chips 100-200
74. Rookwood vase, molded floral decoration in a blue matt glaze, 1929, #1890,
6.5"h, mint 150-250
75. Rookwood vase, molded daffodils, covered in a blue matt glaze, 1928, #2476,
8.5"h, mint 250-350
76. Rookwood vase, molded leaves with flowers between covered in a green and
pink matt, 1916, #2220, 7"h, mint 150-250
77. Rookwood vase, three molded leaves covered in a blue matt glaze, 1928,
#2282, 5.5"h, mint 100-200
78. Rookwood vase, yellow matt glaze, two handles at neck, 1929, #77C, 5.5"h,
XÕd, mint 100-200
79. Rookwood vase, pink to green matt glaze over floral decoration, 1934, #6458,
5"h, mint 100-200
80. Rookwood vase, green hi-glaze exterior with peach interior, bottom marked for
Western Southern, 1943, 7.5"h, mint 100-150
81. Rookwood vase, blue matt glaze over molded floral design, 1945, #2989, 7"h,
mint 130-230
82. Rookwood vase, Limoges style with landscape scene of sailboat on lake,
mountain in background and trees in foreground all painted in black and white on a gray
background, gold highlights overall, red clay body, impressed mark, 1882, signed N.J.
Hirschfeld twice, 5.5"h, cracked 250-350
83. Rookwood letter rack, two holders, green matt glaze, 1931, #6271, 4.25"w x
3.5"h, mint 100-200
84. Good Grace Young painting, oil on canvas board, lovely seascape of rocky
coastline in Boothbay Harbor, ME., water and mountains in background, signed, 18"h
x 24"w, notarized letter of authentication included, excellent condition 800-1100
85. Unusual Rookwood wallpocket, blue matt glaze, two handles, 1928, #2965,
6"h, mint 200-300
86. Rookwood vase, green hi-glaze over molded berry and leaf design, 1950,
#2090, 4.5"h, mint 100-150
87. Rookwood bowl with flower frog, large form covered in a green crystalline
glaze, 1962, #7202, 11"dia. x 5.5"h, frog 3"h, mint 300-400
88. Rookwood card holder, pedestal base with paneled design, ribbed top, covered
in a blue crystalline glaze, 1927, #2952, 3"w x 3.5"h, mint 100-200
89. Rookwood box, light standard glaze with portrait of lady with long flowing hair
on a crescent moon, painted by E. Abel, 1895, #262A, 5.5"dia. x 3"h, lid damaged
and glued, bottom has hairlines 250-350
90. Rookwood vase, light blue matt, 1920, #1877, 5.25"dia. x 3"h, mint 100-150
91. Rookwood vase, cream hi-glaze over banded cattail decoration, 1946, #2592,
5"h, mint 100-150
92. Rookwood vase, pink and green matt glaze over molded band of geometric
design, 1925, #2437, 5.5"h, mint 100-200
93. Rookwood bowl, blue hi-glaze, 1936, #6313, 8"dia. x 3.5"h, mint 100-200
94. Rookwood compote, red hi-glaze, crimped top with floral medallion in center,
1955, #S2205, Rookwood anniversary triangle, 6"dia. x 4.5"h, mint 100-200
95. Rookwood vase, white matt glaze over molded floral design, 1937, #2989, 7"h,
mint 80-130
96. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape painting of snow scene by S.E.
Coyne, 1913, #1124D, 8.5"h, cracked and chipped 300-400
97. Rookwood vase, green matt glaze, design around neck, 1936, #6440, 4.5"h,
mint 100-200
98. Rookwood vase, pink and green matt glaze, leaf design, 1927, #2282, 5.5"h,
mint 100-200
99. Charles Stewart Todd watercolor, two women in long dresses, framed and
matted, signed in pencil, 4.5"w x 6"h, excellent condition 400-600
100. Rookwood sign, contemporary production, green hi-glaze, 14"l, chip and firing
line; with a Rookwood sign, contemporary production, brown matt glaze, 12.5"l, mint
200-300
101. Rookwood lamp, decorated porcelain with painted design of bamboo, great
Deco design, decorated by Margaret H. McDonald, 1934, has original label on
bottom, marked Òsample 1352-H-2Ó, original fittings, replaced shade, base 12"h,
harmless vertical line in glaze 450-650
102. Rookwood ashtrays, pair, blue hi-glaze, advertising in middle, 1947, 5"dia.,
mint 50-100
103. Rookwood vase, molded peacock feather at top under blue matt glaze, 1920,
#1904, 6"h, mint
200-250
104. Rookwood vase, molded floral design at top under pink and green matt glaze,
1928, #2112, 6.5"h, mint 130-180
105. Rookwood vase, two handles covered with a pink and green matt glaze, 1928,
#2562, 5.5"h, mint 130-180
106. Rookwood vase, incised panels on flaring form underneath a green matt glaze,
1917, #2356, 4"h, mint 100-200
107. Rookwood vase, painted and incised floral with geometric design at top, L.N.
Lincoln, 1920, #1356E, 7.5"h, hairline cracks 200-300
108. Rookwood floor vase, die impressed design at top over blue floral covered with
a green hi-glaze, executed by Matt Daly, 1886, 22"h, cracks, scratches and glaze
flakes 350-550
109. Rookwood sugar and creamer, blue hi-glaze, 1948, #547, 3.5"h, mint
100-150
110. Rookwood vase, impressed floral design at top covered with a blue matt glaze,
1922, #1266, 7"dia., mint 150-200
111. Rookwood plaques, set of six (one shown), contemporary production, scene of
Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati, matted and framed, one in red, two in yellow,
one in brown and two in green, 8"w x 10"h, all mint 600-800
112. Rookwood bowl, blue matt with yellow interior, 1928, #2916, 12"l, chip on
edge 50-100
113. Rookwood bowl, floral design covered in a green matt glaze, 1930, #2098;
with a Rookwood bowl, die impressed design to top, green and brown matt, 1901,
#14Z, artist initialed, both 4.5"dia. and mint 200-300
114. Rookwood vase, two-handled form covered with a pink and green matt, 1928,
#77C, 5.5"h, mint
130-180
115. Rookwood vase, molded floral decoration covered in a pink and green matt
glaze, 1926, #2108, 6.5"h, mint 150-250
116. Rookwood vase, dark blue matt over molded leaf design, 1920, #1903, 5.25"h,
mint; with a Rookwood vase, blue hi-glaze over molded Mexican figures, 1946,
#6762, 5.5"h, chip to top 200-300
117. E.T. Hurley etching, scene of 8th street with cars, signed and dated 1915, 9" x
12", excellent condition 350-450
118. Rookwood vase, pink matt over molded leaf design, 1927, #2091, 6.5"h, mint
150-250
119. Rookwood ewer, standard glaze with decoration of brown clover on green
stems on brown, gold and green background, decorated by L.E. Hanscom, 1903,
#863, 7.5"h, broken handle and lip; with a Rookwood vase (shown to right), standard
glaze with decoration of oak leaves and acorns on a green, brown and orange
background, 1903, #903B, L.N. Lincoln, 9"h, drilled for lamp 350-450
120. Rookwood vase, yellow matt over molded floral panels, 1928, #1907, 5.5"h,
mint 150-250
121. Rookwood tile, geometric design in tan, blue and purple, impressed mark, in an
oak Arts & Crafts frame, 4"square, mint 150-250
122. Rookwood plaque, clover leaf design in ivory outlined in blue with yellow
background, impressed mark, in an oak Arts & Crafts frame, 4"square, some
scratches 100-200
123. Rookwood dish, red matt with geometric design, 1911, #1188, 3"dia. x 2"h,
mint 50-100
124. E.T. Hurley etching, landscape showing Mt. Adams, signed and dated 1928, 8"
x 10", excellent condition 250-350
125. Cincinnati Art Pottery vase, attribution, limoges style decoration of yellow and
red flowers with green leaves on a multi-tone brown background, artist initialed, 8"h,
minor flakes 150-250
126. Rookwood vase, lily form in green hi-glaze, 1950, 5"h, mint 50-100
127. Rookwood vase, blue matt over molded tulip design, 1925, #2114, 6.5"h,
mint 150-250
128. Rookwood mug, standard glaze with yellow floral decoration, twisted handle,
1906, #328B, metal liner, 6"h, cracked 150-250
129. Rookwood vase, molded Arts & Crafts design, brown matt, 1920, #2125, 6"h,
mint 150-250
130. Rookwood book, first book by Herbert Peck; along with four various
pamphlets about Rookwood and Van Briggle, all in good condition 100-150
131. Rookwood vase, two-handled form, blue matt glaze, 1923, #77C, 5.5"h, mint
150-250
132. Rookwood vase, molded floral decoration, yellow matt glaze, 1934, #6431,
3.5"h, mint 100-200
133. Rookwood vase, incised geometric design at shoulder covered with a green and
pink matt glaze, 1925, #1824, 6"h, mint 150-250
134. Rookwood vase, molded stylized floral design with round leaves under an
incised linear decoration, blue matt glaze, 1943, #6217, 4.5"h, mint 150-250
135. Rookwood vase, five-sided form with molded decoration of Rooks, covered in
a green matt glaze, 1925, #1795, 5"h, mint 250-350
136. Matt Daly painting, oil on canvas, ivory peonies, green leaves in a pottery vase,
signed M.A. Daly, 1928, 24"h x 20"w, excellent condition 600-800
137. Rookwood vase, molded floral decoration at shoulder under a lavender and
brown crystalline glaze, 1925, #2108, 6"h, mint 150-250
138. Rookwood vase, molded flowers at shoulder under a pink matt glaze, 1930,
#2207, 5"h; with a Rookwood bowl (not pictured), pink and green matt, 1929, #547,
2"h, both mint 150-250
139. Rookwood vase, molded fruit at top, green matt glaze, 1928, #2122, 4.5"h,
mint 150-250
140. Rookwood vase, molded panel design, yellow matt glaze, 1934, #2283, 5.5"h,
mint 100-200
141. Rookwood vase, rectangular form, yellow matt glaze, 1925, #2840, 5"h, mint;
with a Rookwood vase (not pictured), two handled, pink matt, 1917, #1647, 6"h,
ground X, chips and flaws 150-200
142. Rookwood vase, molded design at top of leaves and berries and pink and green
matt glaze, 1932, #2139, 4.5"h, mint 100-200
143. Rookwood vase, incised floral decoration on shoulder, covered in a yellow matt
glaze, 1942, #6695, 4.5"h, mint 100-200
144. Rookwood vase, molded water lilies in a caramel hi-glaze, 1954, #6833, 6.5"h;
with a Rookwood ashtray (not pictured), blue hi-glaze, Boyscout presentation, 1955,
6"w, both mint 150-250
145. Rookwood vase, molded floral design, green crystalline glaze, 1937, #659E,
8"h, mint 200-300
146. Rookwood vase, geometric design, green matt glaze, 1925, #2135, 6"h, mint;
with a Rookwood single bookend (not pictured), bluejay, green matt, 1939, #2657,
5.5"h, minor flake 200-250
147. Rookwood covered bowl, incised geometric design, blue, brown and green
matt glaze, 1910, #1841, 4"h, mint; with a Rookwood vase, molded airplanes and
ships, green matt glaze, signed Abel, possibly missing lid, 1930, #6192, 3"h, mint
350-450
148. Rookwood vase, molded floral design at top, blue crystalline glaze, 1929,
#2373, 7"h, mint; with a Rookwood flower frog (not pictured), green matt glaze, 1916,
1"h, small flake 200-250
149. Rookwood bowl, molded design at shoulder covered in a pink matt glaze,
1917, #1793, 6"w x 3"h, ground X, minor glaze roughness; with a Rookwood vase
(shown at right), flattened form covered in a pink hi-glaze, 1944, 10.5"w x 7.5"h, minor
glaze flaws and chip 150-250
150. Rookwood vase, pedestal form with molded decoration of grapes covered in a
purple matt, 1924, #1642, 6"h, glaze miss to top, mint 100-200
151. Rookwood bowl, molded decoration at shoulder under a pink and green matt
glaze, 1924, #2159, 2"h, mint 100-150
152. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with beautifully painted water lilies above blue
and purple water, decorated by H.E. Wilcox in 1925, #1369C, 11.5"h, cracked
400-600
153. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with stylized floral in purple against a green
background, 1915, #1357E, 7.5"h, ground X, glaze flaws 150-250
154. Rookwood vase, three molded panels covered in a yellow matt, 1930, #2123,
5.5"h, mint 100-200
155. Rookwood bowl, molded floral decoration under a rose and blue matt glaze,
1930, #2169, 7"w x 3"h, mint 150-250
156. Decorative W. E. Hentschel airbrush, Deco design of two Egrets with colorful
design of flowers in background, signed W.E. Hentschel, 15"square, excellent
condition 600-800
157. Rookwood bowl, geometric design with four feet covered in a green hi-glaze,
1937, #6048, 3.5"h, chip to foot; with a Rookwood tray (shown to right), frog on
edge, covered in a brown matt glaze, 1926, #2765, 6"w, small abrasion to nose
150-250
158. Rookwood Rook bookends, blue matt glaze, impressed W.P. McDonald
signature, 1929, #2275, 5.5"h, mint 350-450
159. Good Rookwood bookends, seated ladies in long dresses in a purple, brown
and yellow matt, 1926, #6252, 7"h, minor flakes 250-350
160. Rookwood vase, molded leaf design covered in a blue crystalline glaze, 1933,
#2090, 4.5"h, mint 100-200
161. Rookwood humidor, covered form with incised geometric design covered in a
green matt glaze, 1905, #996, 8"h, cracked and repaired chip; with five Rookwood
flower frogs (not shown), various colors and dates, all with minor flaws 200-300
162. Good Rookwood vase, embossed decoration of stylized leaves below incised
linear design covered in a green matt glaze, 1934, #6217, 4.5"h, mint 150-250
163. Rookwood bowl, molded leaves under a blue matt, 1916, #2128, 4" x 2"h,
minor glaze flaws; with a Rookwood bowl (shown at right), molded design at lip,
covered in a cream, red and yellow matt, 1905, #1180, 5"w x 3"h, glaze flaws
100-200
164. Rookwood vase, molded design of dolphins covered in a pink and green matt
glaze, 1928, #2323, 7"h, lines to top; with a Rookwood vase, molded peacock feather
design, purple matt glaze, 1922, #2432, 9"h, line to top 300-400
165. The Book of Rookwood Pottery by Herbert Peck, very good condition 30-50
166. Rookwood vase, two-handled form covered in a pink and green matt glaze,
made in 1927, impressed mark and #63, 4.5"h, mint 150-250
167. Rookwood vase, molded water lilies, blue hi-glaze, 1943, impressed mark,
#6833, 6"h, mint 150-250
168. Nice Rookwood vase, molded Rooks at bottom above trees, blue matt glaze,
1923, impressed mark and #1795, 4.5"h, mint 200-300
169. Rookwood vase, flaring form, four open handles, pink and green matt glaze,
1928, impressed mark and #2741, 4"h, mint 150-250
170. Rookwood flower frog, satyr with turtle all covered in a brown matt glaze, made
in 1921, impressed mark and #2336, 7"h, mint 250-350
171. Rookwood vase, green hi-glaze, 1945, impressed mark, #6314, 7"h, mint; with
a Rookwood vase (not shown), blue hi-glaze, 1945, impressed mark, #6314, 7"h,
mint 250-350
172. Rookwood candlesticks, pair, open flower below molded leaves covered in a
good pink matt glaze, unusual examples made in 1921, impressed mark and #1248,
7"h, mint 250-350
173. E.T. Hurley etching, house on hill in black and white, signed E.T. Hurley and
dated, 10" x 8", framed, minor foxing, very good condition 250-350
174. Rookwood vase, four-sided form with beading at top and bottom, nice blue
crystalline glaze, produced in 1930, impressed mark and #2762, 4"h; with a
Rookwood plate, red hi-glaze, 1952, 8"dia., both mint 150-200
175. Unusual Rookwood wallpocket, molded vertical leaves in a pink and green matt
glaze, 1927, impressed mark and #2008, 7.5"l, mint 150-250
176. Rookwood tray, molded design of peacock feather, black and blue matt glaze,
made in 1922, impressed mark and #1668, 6.5"l, mint 100-200
177. Nice Rookwood vase, tapering form covered in an unusual plum hi-glaze, made
in 1922, impressed mark and #2308, 7"h, mint 150-250
178. Large Rookwood vase, tall flaring form covered in a celadon green hi-glaze,
made in 1947, impressed mark and #6925, 12.5"h, mint 200-300
179. Good Rookwood vase, unusual yellow hi-glaze, 1933, impressed mark, 7.5"h,
mint 150-250
180. Rookwood vase, two handles, paneled bottom covered in a pink and green
mottled matt, 1930, impressed mark, #6103, 3.5"h, mint 100-200
181. Rookwood elephant figurine, white matt glaze, 1936, impressed mark, #6488,
3.5"h, mint 150-250
182. Nice Rookwood vase, fish design, blue hi-glaze, 1927, impressed mark, #6535,
7"h, mint 150-250
183. Rookwood vase, two-handled, blue matt glaze, 1945, impressed mark and
#6888, 4.5"h, mint; with a Rookwood vase (not shown), two-handled form covered in
a light brown hi-glaze, 1945, impressed mark and #6888, 4.5"h, mint 200-350
184. Rookwood vase, molded seahorse, caramel and pink mottled matt, 1921,
impressed mark and #2124, 6"h, tight line to lip 100-150
185. Rookwood Rook bookends, pair, large examples, caramel hi-glaze, 1948,
impressed mark, #2274, 6"h, small flaw to one 250-350
186. Rookwood vase, molded floral design, blue matt, 1927, impressed mark,
#2207, 5"h, mint 150-250
187. Rookwood vase, three-handled form covered in a pink and green mottled matt
glaze, made in 1928, impressed mark and #2126, 9"h, mint 250-350
188. Rookwood vase, ribbed form in a pink matt glaze, 1938, impressed and #2972,
5.5"h, mint 100-200
189. Rookwood vase, ribbed flaring form covered in a green and pink mottled matt
glaze, made in 1924, impressed mark and #2729, 7"h, mint 150-250
190. Rookwood candlesticks, pair, green matt glaze, 1935, #2981, 2.5"h; with
Rookwood candlesticks (shown at right), pair, water lily design, blue hi-glaze, 1945,
#2992, 3.5"h; with Rookwood candlesticks, pair, (not shown), water lily design, blue
hi-glaze, 1945, #2992, 3.5"h, all mint 150-250
191. Fine Martin Rettig oil painting, oil on board, landscape with moon over body of
water, painted by RookwoodÕs youngest artist, student of Duveneck at the Art
Academy in Cincinnati, exceptional artwork with pleasing color, 13"w x 11"h, oak
frame, excellent condition 1000-1500
192. Rookwood cup and saucer, mottled gray and ivory hi-glaze, 1950, impressed
mark, #2816, 5"h, mint 150-250
193. Rookwood candlesticks, pair, molded leaf design, 1928, impressed mark,
#2311, 2"h, mint; with a Rookwood bowl (not shown), green hi-glaze, 1949,
impressed mark, #6927, 12.5"l, mint 200-250
194. Rookwood bowl, closed form with molded animals covered in a blue matt
glaze, 1927, impressed mark, #2177, 8"w, mint 150-250
195. Rookwood vase, angular shoulder with incised decoration under a mottled pink
matt glaze, 1927, impressed mark, #2863, 6"h, mint 150-250
196. Good Rookwood vase, pink hi-glaze, 1915, impressed mark, #1697, ground X
for no apparent reason, 8"h, mint 200-250
197. Rookwood vase, blue matt with white mottling, 1949, impressed mark, #357F,
6"h, mint 100-200
198. Rookwood bookends, female reading book, mottled brown matt glaze, made in
1921, impressed mark, #2184, 6"h, chip to bottom 250-350
199. Rookwood vase, deer design, blue hi-glaze, 1932, impressed mark, #6214,
4.5"h, mint 100-200
200. Rookwood vase, molded floral design, pink and green mottled matt glaze,
1926, impressed mark, #2896, 8.5"h, mint 200-300
201. Rookwood vase, molded design of flowers on long stems covered in a dark
pink hi-glaze, made in 1946, impressed mark and #6432, incised #86, 4"h, tight hairline
to top 50-100
202. Rookwood vase, geometric design around shoulder covered in an oxblood
glaze, made in 1949, impressed mark and #6440, 5"h, mint 100-200
203. Unusual Rookwood tile, molded stylized design of bird with tulips and leaves
with gunmetal hi-glaze and brown matt on bird, pink flowers, green leaves all on tan
background, impressed mark and #442, in oak frame, 6"square, mint 250-350
204. Rookwood figural, seated nude in white matt glaze, designed by Louise Abel in
1928, impressed mark and #2868, 4.5"w x 4"h, mint 150-250
205. Rookwood dish, molded design with rose one edge covered in a yellow matt
glaze, made in 1935, impressed mark and #6505, 3"dia., mint 100-150
206. Rookwood vase, flared form covered in a tan hi-glaze, made in 1946,
impressed mark and #2935, incised #39, 8"w x 7.5"h, mint 100-200
207. Good Rookwood vase, mottled gray and white hi-glaze covers classic form,
impressed RP mark and #78, 10"h, mint 150-250
208. Rookwood covered piece, footed form in green and brown mottled matt glaze,
lid has molded flower petal design around finial, made in 1906, impressed mark and
#1688, impressed esoteric mark, 4"h, repaired feet 150-250
209. Rookwood vase, molded floral and geometric line design covered in a deep
pink hi-glaze, made in 1946, impressed mark and #6147, incised #90, 7"h, minute
grinding flakes to bottom 150-250
210. Rookwood bookends, pair, seated lady in yellow dress holding fan with blonde
hair, made in 1939, impressed mark and #6252, 6.5"h, mint 350-550
211. Exceptional Rookwood vase, two handles at base, gray hi-glaze covers molded
design two ladies and stars, made in 1935, impressed mark and #6539, 9"h, mint
250-350
212. Nice Rookwood tile, deeply incised and painted decoration of windmill on
hillside with trees in green on a rose background, impressed Rookwood, in oak frame,
6"square, mint 250-350
213. Rookwood pin tray, molded reclining nude covered in a green hi-glaze, made in
1949, impressed mark and #2595, 4.5"w, mint 100-200
214. Rookwood figural of Christ, white hi-glaze, made in 1953, impressed mark and
#6951, impressed T, 15"h, repaired halo 100-200
215. Rookwood vase, caramel hi-glaze over molded leaf and flower design, made in
1946, impressed mark and #6830, 6.5"h, mint 150-200
216. Rookwood ashtrays, one blue, 1956, 6"dia., other pink dated 1951, 3"l, both
mint 50-100
217. Good Rookwood vase, molded floral at shoulder, elaborate design covered
with a pink and green mottled matt glaze, made in 1929, impressed mark and #6029,
6.5"w x 6.5"h, mint 250-350
218. Fine Rookwood vase, molded floral design with intricate detail covered with a
pale yellow hi-glaze, uncrazed and unusually nice, executed in 1947, impressed mark,
#6632, 5"h, mint 150-250
219. Rookwood vase, three handled form covered in a pink and green mottled glaze,
1934, impressed mark, #2330, 5"h, mint 150-250
220. Rookwood bowl, closed form in thick pale yellow hi-glaze, 1915, impressed
mark, #955, P for porcelain, 4.5"dia., mint 100-200
221. Unusual Rookwood Faience tile, molded design of two satyrs carrying basket of
grapes in deep relief with border, intricately designed and molded with fruit, leaves and
vines in a multitude of colors, impressed marks, #417, #3246Y, #G414, 27"w, minor
chips 1500-2500
222. Rookwood vase, stylized floral design covered in a lightly blue matt glaze, made
in 1945, impressed mark and #6767, ground X due to minor glaze skips, 6.5"h, mint
150-250
223. Good Rookwood covered vase, cylindrical form, molded flowers on top,
turquoise hi-glaze, 1943, impressed mark, #6731, 3.5"h, mint 150-250
224. Rookwood vase, two handles, gray and beige mottled matt, 1925, impressed
mark, #2558, ground X due to glaze inconsistencies, 5"h, mint 100-200
225. Rookwood vase, molded floral decoration, light blue hi-glaze, uncrazed, made
in 1956, impressed mark, 4"h, mint 100-200
226. Cute Rookwood duck figurine, light blue hi-glaze, 1940, impressed mark,
#6064, 4"l, mint 150-250
227. Rookwood vase, molded geometric design, pink matt glaze, 1928, impressed
mark, #2135, 5.5"h, minor pitting 100-200
228. Rookwood vase, two handles, molded floral design, light green matt glaze,
1929, impressed mark, #2675, 7"h, mint 150-250
229. Rookwood vase, molded lily design, light blue hi-glaze, 1957, impressed mark,
#6431, impressed Rookwood Cinti., O, 3.5"h, mint 100-200
230. Nice Rookwood vase, two handles, molded design at shoulder, mottled pink
and green matt glaze, 1938, impressed mark, #6493, 8"h, mint 250-350
231. Rookwood vase, three handles, pink and green mottled matt glaze, 1934,
impressed mark, #2428, 5.5"h, mint 100-200
232. Fine Rookwood vase, geese against clouds, pink semi-gloss glaze, exceptional
uncrazed example, 1945, impressed mark, #6831, 6"h, mint 200-250
233. Rookwood donkey figurine, white matt, made in 1952, impressed mark and
#6216, impressed W.P. McDonald signature, 7"h, mint 250-350
234. Rookwood vase, celadon hi-glaze, made in 1950, impressed mark and
#6660F, 4"h, mint 100-200
235. Rookwood paperweight, elephant, green and brown matt, made in 1928,
impressed mark and #2797, 4"l, mint 200-300
236. Rookwood paperweight, dog in a white matt glaze, 1927, impressed mark,
#2777, 5"h, repair 50-100
237. Rookwood bookends, pair, blue matt glaze, made in 1944, impressed mark and
#2275, impressed W.P. McDonald signature, 6"h, mint 300-400
238. Rookwood vase, blue and purple matt glaze, made 1919, impressed mark,
#2093, ground X due to glaze imperfections, 3"h, mint 100-200
239. Rookwood vase, celadon glaze, made in 1944, impressed mark and #6826,
10"l, mint 150-200
240. Rookwood paperweight, figural nude covered in an ivory matt glaze, made in
1928, impressed mark, #2868, impressed signature, 4Óh, mint 150-250
241. Rookwood vase, standard glaze, holly decoration in green and orange,
decorated by A.B. Sprague in 1898, impressed mark, #459C, ground X, 7"h, hairline
and scratches 200-300
242. Rookwood egret, caramel hi-glaze, made in 1954, impressed mark and #6972,
9"h, mint 200-300
243. Rookwood blue ship dinnerware, c.1950s, three pieces, teapot, creamer and
sugar bowl, tallest 6"w x 4"h, all mint 200-300
244. Rookwood blue ship dinnerware, five pieces, four 8" plates, one 6" salad plate,
all mint 200-300
245. Rookwood vase, yellow matt glaze, made in 1919, impressed mark and #964P,
4"h, mint 100-150
246. Rookwood vases, pair (one shown), purple flowers with yellow centers and
green leaves on a caramel background, made in 1945, impressed mark, #6870, 11.5"h,
original lamp base hole, mint 400-600
247. Rookwood elephant bookends, white matt glaze, made in 1936, impressed
mark and #6124, 7"h, mint 350-550
248. Rookwood paperweight, dog in a caramel hi-glaze, 1940s, impressed mark,
#7024, 5"h, mint 250-350
249. Rookwood bowl, tan matt glaze, 1921, impressed mark, #2574D, 11"dia.; with
a Rookwood bowl with flower frog (not shown), ribbed form in pink and green matt
glaze, 1914, impressed mark, #2027, 7"dia., bruise and hairline 200-300
250. Rookwood tile, blue hi-glaze, made in 1954, impressed mark, #1212, 6"square,
mint 150-250
251. Rookwood vase, yellow matt glaze, made in 1930, impressed mark and #2972,
5"h, mint 100-200
252. Rookwood paperweight, duck, green matt, made in 1944, impressed mark,
3"w x 1.5"h, mint 100-200
253. Rookwood vase, green matt, 1929, impressed mark and #2218, ground X, 5"h,
mint 100-200
254. Rookwood vase, floral design with purple flowers on green stem with green and
brown leaves, signed by unknown artist in 1945, impressed mark, #6432, 4"h, mint
200-300
255. Rookwood flower frog, two nudes embracing, yellow matt glaze, produced in
1920, impressed mark and shape number illegible, stamped and designed by Chester
Beech, 6"h, mint 300-400
256. Martin Rettig painting, oil on board, still life with vase holding red, orange, pink
and white flowers against a multicolored background, signed, 15"h x 12"w, original
frame, excellent condition 500-700
257. Rookwood paperweight, pelican figural covered in a celadon hi-glaze, made in
1943, impressed mark and #6149, 6"l, mint 150-250
258. Rookwood paperweight, chicken figurine in multiple colors, covered in a
hi-glaze, made in 1946, impressed mark and #6030, impressed artist signature William
P. McDonald, 5"h, mint 250-350
259. Rookwood Egyptian bookends, woman with winged back, designed by William
P. McDonald, made in 1924, impressed mark, #2510, impressed signature, 5.5Óh,
flake to one corner 550-750
260. Rookwood Dutch bookends, multicolored matt with boy and girl leaning on wall
behind stand of tulips, made by Sallie Toohey in 1928, impressed mark and #6022,
6"h, mint 450-650
261. Rookwood eagle bookends, covered in a celadon hi-glaze, designed by William
P. McDonald in 1945, impressed mark and #2623, 6"h, mint 500-700
262. Unusual Rookwood figurine of bull dog, finely sculpted in lifelike colors, made in
1944, impressed mark, 10.5"h, mint 700-900
263. Rookwood vase, oxblood red glaze, made in 1949, impressed mark and
#6969, ground X due to firing flaw, 8.5"h, mint 100-200
264. Martin Rettig painting, oil on board, still life with ceramic vase holding yellow,
white and blue flowers against a multicolored background, signed, 15"h x 12"w, original
frame, excellent condition 500-700
265. Rookwood covered vessel, paneled sides above molded geometric design,
made in 1926, impressed mark and #2956, 7"dia. x 5"h, mint 250-350
266. Rookwood tray, peacock feather covered in a yellow and brown matt glaze,
made in 1922, impressed mark and #1668, 7.5"l, mint 100-200
267. Rookwood egret figurine, green hi-glaze, made in 1952, impressed mark,
#6972, 9"h, mint 150-250
268. Rookwood vase, molded floral, white matt, 6"h, drilled; with a Rookwood
bowl, green hi-glaze, 1957, 3"dia., mint; with a Rookwood ashtray, green matt, 1919,
6"l, chips 100-150
269. Rookwood vase, two-handles, standard glaze, orange and brown leaves,
decorated by C. Steinle, 1901, impressed mark, #536E, 6"w, chip 200-250
270. E.T. Hurley books, four, entitled ÒThe Town on the Beautiful RiverÓ,
ÒCincinnatiÓ, and two copies of ÒStreets and Spires of CincinnatiÓ, all in fair
condition; with Rookwood Photos of pottery and makers at the Rookwood pottery,
four black and white, 6"square, excellent condition 100-150
271. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with yellow clover, executed by Carrie Steinle
in 1908, impressed mark, #404, incised signature, 4"w, mint 200-300
272. Rookwood covered jar, ivory hi-glaze, 1939, impressed mark, #6731, 3.5"h,
minor chip to inner lip; with a Rookwood vase (shown to right), geometric design to
shoulder, green matt glaze, 1905, impressed mark, #911F, 3.5"h, line to top 200-300
273. Rookwood vase, turquoise blue drip over gray and white mottled hi-glaze,
dated 1900 but made in the 1940s, impressed mark, #6204C, 7"h, mint 250-350
274. Rookwood hanging basket, green matt glaze, made in 1905, impressed mark
and #S1732, 9"l x 10"dia., two minute flakes 250-350
275. Rookwood plaque, cameo style raised figures of men and women in Roman
style, cream semi-gloss against a blue matt glaze, in an Arts & Crafts oak frame, 8"h x
19"l, minor chips to edges 1200-1700
276. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with red flowers and yellow centers with green
leaves on a mottled black, orange and yellow ground, decorated by Elizabeth Lincoln in
1924, impressed mark, #2734, 8.5"h, crack 150-250
277. Rookwood architectural elements (one shown), 28 pieces, brown matt glaze,
used for border of installation of tiles, 6"l x 1.5"h, mint 100-200
278. Rookwood vase, decorated porcelain, squeezebag technique, magnolias
outlined in brown, made by Wilhemina Rehm in 1934, impressed mark, #927D,
impressed mark on side and incised artist signature, original lamp base, 9"h, mint
600-800
279. Rookwood box, light blue hi-glaze, made in 1944, impressed mark, #6568,
5.5"w, mint 250-350
280. Rookwood vase, blue crystalline matt glaze, 1919, impressed mark, #2395,
10"h, chip repair to lip 100-150
281. Rookwood vase, cirrus glaze, black background, white hi-glaze, 1953,
unknown artist signature, impressed mark, #7105, 6"h, mint 250-350
282. Rookwood tile, squeezebag technique, white windmill, trees on a blue sky,
1919, impressed mark, 6"square, oak frame, mint 300-400
283. Rookwood covered jar, pink and green matt, 1927, impressed mark, #1321E,
3"h, has inner lid, missing top; with Rookwood bookends, girl on bench, brown matt,
1918, impressed mark, #2426, W. McDonald, 5"h, one damaged, one mint 300-400
284. E.T. Hurley books, ÒStreets and Sprires of CincinnatiÓ, ÒTown of the
Beautiful RiverÓ, ÒBridges and Byways and Old MillsÓ, all good condition 100-150
285. Rookwood vase, inlaid matt with floral decoration, executed by L.N. Lincoln in
1918, impressed mark, #904C, 12.5'h, line at top 400-600
300. Rare Rookwood vase, French Red with beautifully carved and painted
decoration of purple, navy and light blue berries with light green leaves against a jet
black to gunmetal background, bright red interior, finely detailed and precisely crafted
design by one of RookwoodÕs more popular artists, uncrazed and extremely clean,
executed by Sara Sax in 1922, impressed mark, #1667, 11"h, mint 3000-4000
286-299 NO LOT
301. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with dandelions in green, yellow and brown on
a green to mahogany background, executed by Josephine Zettel in 1900, impressed
mark, #906C, incised signature, 6.5"dia., minor scratches 550-750
302. Rookwood vase, broad shouldered form covered in a vivid green and lime
aventurine hi-glaze, made in 1932, impressed mark, #6310, 5"h, mint 250-350
303. Rookwood bowl, unusual form, standard glaze with yellow flowers on a brown
and green background, artwork on interior and exterior, produced in 1888, impressed
mark, #427 and W for white clay, 10"dia., hairlines 250-350
304. Rookwood vase, standard glaze, brown, green and yellow leaves on a brown,
yellow and green background, painted by L. Asbury, 1895, impressed mark, #504E,
incised signature, 7.5"h, mint 400-600
305. Rookwood vase, molded leaves on stems, mottled gray and pink matt glaze,
made in 1919, impressed mark, #2482, 11.5"h, mint 400-600
306. Rookwood ewer, standard glaze with delicate decoration of yellow and brown
blossoms with yellow centers on brown and green stems against a multi-toned brown
background, painted by Sadie Markland in 1892, impressed mark, #657D, W for
white clay, incised initials and L, partial paper label, 6.5"h, mint 400-600
307. Rookwood vase, two-handled form in a cameo glaze with brown leaves on
brown stems with delicate white blossoms, salmon to light peach background, nicely
executed by A.B. Sprague in 1889, impressed mark, #519 and W for white clay,
incised signature and W for white glaze, 5.5"h, mint 450-650
308. Rookwood ewer, unusual form with mahogany glaze decorated with finely
executed flowers in a Japanese style with lightly incised dark brown branches and
berries, glaze contains hints of tiger eye, beautifully executed by Sallie Toohey in 1889,
impressed mark, #43, R for red clay, incised initials, incised D for dark, 7"h, mint
650-850
309. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with decoration of blue grapes with green
leaves painted by Grace Hall in 1903, impressed mark, #914F, incised signature, 4.5"h,
minor flake to top 300-400
310. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with cherries in orange with green leaves and
stems, painted by E.M. Brain in 1899, impressed mark, #883D, impressed signature,
8"h, hairlines 250-350
311. Cute Rookwood vase, nicely painted brown and yellow pansies with green
stems and leaves executed by Laura E. Lindeman in 1907, impressed mark, #654D,
incised initials, 4.5"h, mint 350-450
312. Rookwood vase, unusual two-handled form covered in a beautiful and rare blue
matt with pink mottling probably a result of two glazes, 1924, impressed mark, #2081,
3.5"h, mint 200-250
313. Rookwood ewer, standard glaze with excellent decoration of large yellow and
orange mums with green leaves and stems, A.B. Sprague, 1893, #495, 8.5"h, mint
700-900
314. Impressive Rookwood vase, large form with molded gourds, leaves and
flowers, covered in a mottled orange and rust matt glaze, exceptional example with
superb detail, designed by Kataro Shirayamadani, 1928, impressed mark, #2997,
14"h, mint 1000-1500
315. Nice Rookwood vase, standard glaze with blue berries, green leaves and brown
stems, unusual form with undulating top, decorated by Amelia Sprague in 1892,
impressed mark, #381C, incised initials, 7.5"h, mint 500-700
316. Rookwood vase, flaring swollen form covered in a vivid blue hi-glaze, produced
in 1923, impressed mark, #949D, 9.5"h, mint 250-350
317. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with nicely painted decoration of blue flowers
with white centers and green leaves and stems on a background shading from gray to
blue to ivory, decorated by Ed Diers in 1906, impressed mark, #950D, incised
signature and V, 9"h, mint 1000-1500
318. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with delicate pink cherry blossoms with brown
centers on brown stems outlined in purple against a white banded shoulder surrounded
by a pink neck and body, executed by Lenore Asbury in 1921, impressed mark and
#943E, incised V, incised signature, 7"h, mint 700-900
319. Interesting Rookwood plaque, unusual nocturnal scene with white moon over
blue lake surrounded by evergreens, painted by K. Van Horne in 1914, impressed
mark, painted signature, incised inscription on edge ÒSaranac Lake, Adirondac Mts.,
N.Y., 9.25Ów x 5.25"h, in an oak frame, mint 1200-1700
320. Good Rookwood vase, beautifully painted white water lily shaded with gray and
green and yellow center on whiplash green stems with bold painted leaves, decorated
by Ed Diers in 1907, impressed mark and #900C, incised signature, ground X due to
glaze crawling, 8.5"h, mint 1200-1700
321. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with nicely detailed flowers in pink, purple and
yellow with green leaves and stems on an ivory band below blue rim on top of pink
body, an unusual form nicely decorated and extremely colorful, decorated by Carrie
Steinle in 1916, impressed mark and #995E and V, incised signature, 6.5"w x 5.5"h,
mint 1000-1500
322. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with pink flowers and green leaves, background
shades from light to dark blue, decorated by M.H. McDonald in 1918, impressed mark
and #1660E, impressed signature, 7.5"h, minor bruise to base 300-500
323. Rookwood bowl, pink flowers with green centers on a light blue background
above, decorated by E.H. McDermott in 1915, impressed mark, #214E, impressed V
and signature, 4.5"dia., mint 300-500
324. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with beautifully painted white flowers with orange
stamens on white stems with green and brown leaves, nicely contrasted with itÕs light
blue background, painted by M.H. McDonald in 1938, impressed mark and S for
special, painted signature, 5.5"h, insignificant glaze loss at bottom rim 550-750
325. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with detailed and beautifully painted pink roses
with brown branches and green leaves, background shades from gray, pink to green,
painted by Ed Diers in 1907, impressed mark and #939C, incised signature and V,
9"h, mint 1200-1500
326. Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze with scene of trees along a riverbank, unusual
red leaves on brown trunks with striking green grass along light blue body of water,
attractive and unusual coloration, painted by E.T. Hurley in 1915, impressed mark and
incised V, painted signature, original frame, 9.5" x 5.5", mint 2750-3750
327. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with stylized flowers at top in cream with dark
brown centers outlined in peach, background shades from brown to green to peach to
tan, executed by Katherine Van Horne in 1910, impressed mark and #1659E, incised
signature and V, 7.5"h, mint 800-1100
328. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with scene of boats in cobalt blue against a cream
sea and sky, decorated by Lenore Asbury in 1912, impressed mark and #1658F,
incised initials, incised GV, 6.5"h, mint 900-1200
329. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with three panels at shoulder with stylized white
and light gray tulips painted and incised with green leaves and stems all outlined in
white, background of pink behind panels with deep purple, beautifully crafted by Sara
Sax in 1907, impressed mark and #932E, impressed signature, incised V, 8"h, mint
900-1200
330. Rookwood vase, decorated porcelain with two finely painted parrots in blue,
green and orange against a light rose to blue background, birds perched on yellow and
black limb with green and black leaves surrounding vase, uncrazed and clean, nicely
done by Kataro Shirayamadani in 1930, impressed mark and #892C, incised signature,
9"h, mint 3500-5500
331. Important Rookwood vase, large two-handled form, jewel porcelain with
yellow tinted translucent glaze, beautifully painted colorful birds on limbs with
multi-colored flowers and foliage on a yellow, green and blue mottled background,
uncrazed and beautifully executed example of one of Rookwoods signature glazes,
beautifully defined and exceedingly colorful example, beautifully executed by E.T.
Hurley in 1925, impressed mark and #339B, painted #4761 and signature, 14"h, mint
5500-7500
332. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with bold red flowers with brown and green centers
all outlined in blue with green leaves and brown stems on a yellow and brown mottled
background, vivid coloration and uncrazed, decorated by Catherine Covalenco in
1925, impressed mark and #614D, painted signature, 11"h, mint 900-1200
333. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with red flowers with yellow centers and green
leaves on a blue, green and rose matt background, decorated by Sallie Coyne in 1927,
impressed mark and #1660F, 6"h, mint 400-600
334. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with decoration of blue flowers with brown leaves
on a mottled green and blue background, executed by Louise Abel in 1925, impressed
mark and #2720, painted signature, 6.5"h, uncrazed, mint 450-650
335. Good Rookwood vase, matt glaze with finely detailed floral design at shoulder in
a multitude of colors against a vibrant background of mottled blue, green, brown and
purple, shoulder carries geometric design in purple and orange above a floral band,
unusual and extremely decorative design, uncrazed and very colorful, painted by M.H.
McDonald in 1925, impressed mark and #1664D, painted signature, 10.5"h, mint
1000-1500
336. Fine Rookwood vase, nicely painted floral decoration of pink blossoms outlined
in blue on a pink to blue mottled background, very unusual glaze, extremely crisp, clean
and uncrazed, executed by Kataro Shirayamadani in 1935, impressed mark S, incised
signature, 6.5"h, mint 1200-1700
337. Nice Rookwood vase, matt glaze with red flowers with yellow centers and
green leaves outlined in black on a mottled blue background, painted by L. Abel in
1922, impressed mark, #1356D, impressed signature, 9"h, mint 1000-1500
338. Unusual Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with carved and painted geese feeding at
edge of pond, geese in white and brown, green grass, background fades from gray,
yellow to green, finely crafted by Edith Noonan in 1907, impressed mark and #938D,
incised signature and V, 6.5"h, mint 1200-1700
339. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with five fish swimming underwater, background
fades from green, light yellow to ivory with white waves, fish in white, black, gray and
coral, nicely painted by Edith Noonan in 1909, impressed mark and #1120, incised
signature and V, 5"h, mint 1000-1500
340. Exceptional Rookwood vase, green vellum with nocturnal landscape of
evergreens on snow covered ground with moon on horizon, decorated by Lenore
Asbury in 1910, impressed mark, #1652D, incised GV for green vellum and artist
signature, 9.5"h, mint 2500-3500
341. Good Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with unusual decoration of black Rook
flying toward a large yellow moon, background shades from pale blue to green,
decorated by S.E. Coyne in 1908, impressed mark and #951D, incised V, 9"h, mint
2750-3750
342. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with two large fish swimming underwater,
background is aqua and light green with underwater wave work, realistic fish in brown
and tan, finely painted by E.T. Hurley in 1907, impressed mark and #942C, incised
signature and V, 7"h, ground X for no apparent reason, two unobtrusive hairlines
800-1100
343. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with four fish swimming underwater, background
fades from ivory, blue to green with white waves, fish in white, black, brown, blue and
coral, nicely painted by Edith Noonan in 1908, impressed mark and #1358E,
impressed signature and V, 7"h, tight hairline to top 700-900
344. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with garlands of blue flowers with green leaves
encircling yellow-centered pink roses on a background of muted yellow bordered by
bands of blue, beautifully decorated and uncrazed, painted by Fred Rothenbusch in
1924, impressed mark and #1356E, incised signature, 7.5"h, mint 1200-1500
345. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with beautifully painted blue flowers with yellow
centers trailing down length of vase, against a background of warm yellow to dark gray,
beautifully painted by Lenore Asbury in 1924, impressed mark and #922D, incised
initials, 7.5"h, mint 1200-1700
346. Rookwood plaque, unusual seascape with blue rocks and green and white sea
with blue, pink and white sky, painted by E.T. Hurley approximately 1915, in an Arts
& Crafts oak frame, 8.5" x 11"w, mint 1500-2500
347. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with painted and carved mushrooms in peach and
white outlined in black against a light lavender background, made in 1916, unknown
artist signature, impressed mark and #2066, impressed V, incised artist signature,
7.5"h, mint 1200-1700
348. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze profusely decorated with purple irises with yellow
beards on green stems with green leaves, beautiful background shades from light green
to lavender in between purple bands, executed by Sallie Coyne in 1910, impressed
mark and #904CC, incised V for vellum, impressed signature, 10.5"h, mint
1700-2700
349. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with impressionistic brown and purple flowers on a
purple and green mottled background, decorated by Jens Jensen in 1920, impressed
mark and #2720, painted number 3091, painted signature, 6"h, mint 500-700
350. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with delicate painting of peach and red flowers on
brown stems against a peach, pink and light yellow mottled ground, decorated by M.H.
McDonald in 1937, impressed mark and #6629, painted signature, 6"h, mint
550-750
351. Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze landscape with snow covered ground and
barren trees along icy body of water, realistic colors of gray, yellow, blue and white,
beautifully painted by Lorinda Epply in 1916, impressed mark, 9" x 11", in a period
frame, mint 4000-5000
352. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with unusual color combination of blue and orange
floral design against a mottled brown and blue background, uncrazed and colorful,
produced by W.E. Hentschel in 1921, impressed mark, #1844, painted signature,
5.5"w, mint 550-750
353. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with impressionistic flowers in green, red and
brown against a yellow and orange mottled background, decorated by Jens Jensen in
1929, impressed mark and #2831, painted signature, 5.5"h, mint 350-550
354. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with painting of red and yellow flowers with green
leaves on black stems against a mottled background of blue and green, extremely
colorful and uncrazed, decorated by Louise Abel in 1922, impressed mark and #950D,
impressed signature, 9.5Óh, mint 900-1200
355. Fine Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with beautifully painted mallards soaring
over body of water, birds in lifelike colors above water with waves, background shades
from light green to peach, yellow to aqua, beautifully detailed artwork by Kataro
Shiryamadani in 1907, impressed mark and #950C, incised signature, impressed V for
vellum, 10.5"h, mint 4500-6500
356. Charming Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with wonderful decoration of six geese
amongst trees with beautiful background colors of yellow, pink and lavender above
green ground, finely painted by Kataro Shirayamadani in 1910, impressed mark and
#1667, 11"h, mint 5500-7500
357. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape design of numerous trees
surrounding body of water, distant tree in background, nicely painted by Lorinda Epply
in 1917, impressed mark, #925C, incised signature, 10.5Óh, mint 2500-3500
358. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape design of trees along riverbank,
produced by Kataro Shirayamadani in 1912, impressed mark, #1278E, 9"h, incised
signature, ground X due to glaze flaws, mint 1000-1500
359. Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze with finely painted landscape of green, brown
and purple trees along road beside pool of water, finely painted by Fred Rothenbusch,
entitled ÒSunsetÓ, 9"h x 7"w, original frame and backing, one craze line, mint
1700-2700
360. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape design with colorful trees behind
body of water carrying their reflection, profusely decorated with a colorful palette by
Fred Rothenbusch in 1923, uncrazed and extremely colorful, clean as the day it was
made, impressed mark, #839B, incised signature, 9.5"h, mint 2500-3500
361. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape design of a thick stand of trees in
deep rich colors decorated by Fred Rothenbusch in 1923, crisp and rich colors,
uncrazed and exceptionally clean, impressed mark, #1358E, incised signature, 7.5"h,
mint 2000-3000
362. Unusual Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape design of trees and
houses, painted by Ed Diers in 1922, impressed mark, #904D, incised signature, 9"h,
restoration to base 2000-3000
363. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape design of various multicolored
trees along riverbank, beautifully decorated by Fred Rothenbusch in 1930, uncrazed
and crisp, impressed mark, #614D, incised signature, 10.5"h, mint 3000-4000
364. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze, landscape of snow covered ground below trees
in charcoal gray with light blue and yellow sky over aqua body of water, crisp and
uncrazed, finely painted and beautifully fired, decorated by Sallie Coyne in 1924,
impressed mark, #2032E, impressed V and signature, 8"h, mint 2200-2700
365. Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze, six ships at sail under colorful clouded sky of
blue, green, yellow and pink, boats with minute detail reflected in water, excellent
example of SchmidtÕs fine artwork, his Venetian plaques are among the most popular
Rookwood produced, painted by Carl Schmidt in the 1920s, titled ÒThe Morning
Hour, VeniceÓ, original backing and frame, 9" x 11.5", mint 4500-6500
366. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with beautifully painted landscape of numerous
trees in green and brown surrounding body of water reflecting the blue and pink sky
overhead, beautiful detail to trunks of trees as well as numerous trees in the
background, an exceptional glaze with a bit of gloss and exceedingly fine color, painted
by Fred Rothenbusch in 1921, impressed mark and #233, impressed V, incised artist
signature, 8.5"h, mint 2000-2500
367. Beautiful Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape showing numerous trees
in green, blue and yellow on multicolored trunks, elaborate decoration with trees in the
background, a myriad of colors and uncrazed finish combine to produce an exceptional
example of Rookwoods scenic vellums, superbly painted by Fred Rothenbusch in
1929, impressed mark and #925C, incised artist initials and V, 11"h, mint 2750-3750
368. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with yellow floral decoration on a ribbed body
with green and brown background, decorated by Irene Bishop in 1900, impressed
mark and #731, incised initials, 3.5"h, missing top, mint 250-350
369. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with floral decoration in yellow and brown on
an orange to brown background, executed by Lenore Asbury in 1899, impressed mark
and #753, incised signature, 6.5"h, mint 400-600
370. Rookwood vase, molded rooks around bottom under a pink and green matt
glaze, 1919, impressed mark, #1815, 6"h, minor roughness to top 250-350
371. Rookwood pitcher, Limoges style decoration of green butterfly with gold
accents along with black and pink spider amongst web against a smeared background
of blue, aqua, pink and white with gold accents and black reeds, decorated in 1882,
impressed Rookwood 1882 and #65, R for red clay and anchor mark, 9.5"h, mint
800-1100
372. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with yellow hyacinth decoration on green stems
with green leaves, decorated by S.E. Coyne in 1903, impressed mark and #901, 9.5"h,
drilled for lamp 350-550
373. Unusual Rookwood covered box, two-handled form with lid, standard glaze
with yellow flowers on a dark brown to mahogany background, painted by C.J.
Dibowski in1893, impressed mark and #601C and W for white clay, incised signature,
5.5"dia. x 2"h, mint 400-600
374. Good Rookwood covered urn, hand thrown form in a lightly mottled aqua
hi-glaze, produced 1920, impressed mark, #2300, 11.5"h, mint 400-600
375. Rookwood jug, standard glaze with ear of corn in orange and brown with green
shucks and yellow wheat against a green, orange and mahogany background,
decorated by Carrie Steinle in 1900, impressed mark and #512C, incised signature,
5.5"h, minor scratches 300-400
376. Rookwood vase, molded rooks marching around bottom covered in a green
matt glaze, good definition and sharpness, produced in 1921, impressed mark and
#2326, 6"h, mint 300-400
377. Exceptional Rookwood vessel, unusual long form with pinched and flattened
sides, dull finish with beautifully detailed flowers in green and blue with white centers
against an ivory, light blue and medium blue background, delicate drawing in gold
includes geometric and floral design, fantastic detail by one of RookwoodÕs more
sought after artists, combines French and Japanese design, executed by Kataro
Shirayamadani in 1887, impressed mark and #344B and W for white clay, incised S
and signature, 12"l, mint 1200-1700
378. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with yellow and orange floral design with green
and yellow leaves on brown and green stems on a brown and golden background,
painted by Sara Sax in 1899, impressed mark and #611D, impressed signature, 8"h,
mint 500-750
379. Rookwood ewer, standard glaze with berry decoration in orange and yellow,
nicely detailed with brown stems and green leaves against a brown and orange
background, painted by Anna M. Valentien in 1894, impressed mark and #611B and
W for white clay, 10"h, restoration to lip 400-600
380. Charming Rookwood vase, miniature form covered in a unique blue and
mustard mottled matt glaze, made in 1930, impressed mark and #2587F, 4"h, mint
300-400
381. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with clover decoration in peach and yellow on
a ribbed body with green and brown background, decorated by Carrie Steinle in 1897,
impressed mark and #731, incised initials, 3.5"h, missing top, mint 200-300
382. Fine and exceptional Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with finely detailed trees
highlighted with snow in front of a light blue to pink sky, snow scene with white ground
below barren trees, uncrazed and beautifully detailed painting with magnificent colors
realistically portraying a winter scene, finely executed by Lenore Asbury in 1916,
impressed mark and #907D, impressed V, incised artist initials, 12"h, mint 3500-5500
383. Important Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with exceptional Venetian scene with
eight boats in full sail so finely detailed that you can see passengers, colorful sky of pink,
yellow and blue with lavender clouds above distant shore line dotted with buildings,
finely detailed and colorful sails are mirrored in water, a large and exquisite vase
decorated by one of the more desirable artists at Rookwood, painted by Carl Schmidt
in 1920, impressed mark and #907C, impressed V and signature, 15"h, mint
7500-8500
384. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with large flowers in green and brown outlined in
blue on a light green to yellow mottled ground below blue neck, decorated by Margaret
H. McDonald in 1931, impressed mark and #6206F, painted signature, 5"h, mint
450-650
385. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with nicely painted decoration of white dogwood
outlined in blue with touches of red on brown and purple stems against a light green,
yellow and red mottled background, good crisp decoration with lovely colors, uncrazed
and clean, painted by Kataro Shiryamadani in 1938, impressed mark S for special,
incised signature, 7"h, mint 1200-1700
386. Unusual Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze with landscape of trees and distant hills
with body of water in foreground, rare technique that we feel to be HurleyÕs attempt at
a sepia plaque, this noted etcher produced plaques in various techniques closely akin to
his etchings, the color and feel of this example leads us to believe it was his attempt at a
radical new type of Rookwood plaque, executed by Edward T. Hurley, impressed
mark and signature, 9"h x 11"w, in period oak frame, mint 3750-4750
387. Rookwood vase, two-handled form with matt glaze of large round leaves with
purple flowers with blue centers on a light brown background, painted by Jens Jensen
in 1930, impressed mark and #2078, painted signature, 5"h, mint 450-650
388. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with pink flowers outlined in blue with yellow
centers and green leaves on brown stems against a lightly mottled medium green
background, uncrazed, unusual shape, painted by Sallie Coyne in 1925, impressed
mark and #2070, painted signature, 7.5"h, mint 550-750
389. Fine Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with blue and lavender wisteria hanging from
green branches with light green leaves on a background shading from lavender to green,
decorated by Ed Diers in 1925, impressed mark, #2720, incised artist signature and V,
6.5"h, mint 1000-1500
390. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with decoration of holly in green and rose on a
pink, green and blue background, decorated by Margaret McDonald in 1913,
impressed mark, #2041E, incised V and artist signature, 7"h, insignificant bruise to top
300-400
391. Good Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze with scene of boat with single sail on a
stream, stand of evergreens nicely detailed in background, boat reflected in water,
nicely painted by one of Rookwoods more desirable artists, executed by Sara Sax in
1920, impressed mark, painted signature, 5"h x 8"w, original frame, mint 2000-3000
392. Excellent Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with red berries outlined in green, with
finely painted green leaves on brown stems all against a background shading from light
to medium blue, great color contrast, uncrazed, painted by Lenore Asbury in 1927,
impressed mark and #1779, incised artist signature and V, 8"h, mint 1500-2000
393. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with nicely painted cream and pink flowers with
yellow and brown centers on green leaves and stems against a light blue to green
background, executed by Ed Diers in 1928, impressed mark and #614F, incised V and
signature, 7"h, mint 700-900
394. Good Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with stylized floral decoration of small blue
and larger yellow and red flowers with pale green leaves and branches all outlined in
purple, background shades from yellow, blue to purple, interesting decoration,
uncrazed, decorated by Fred Rothenbusch in 1923, impressed mark and #1358F,
incised initials and V, 6"h, mint 900-1200
395. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with pink cherry blossoms on gray stems with
light green leaves, background shades from gray, pale pink to green, decorated by
Edith Noonan in 1907, impressed mark and #941D, incised signature and impressed
V, 8.5"h, mint 700-900
396. Rookwood vase, vivid aventurine glaze in shades of gold, brown and green,
made in 1920, impressed mark and #1656D, 9.5"h, mint 500-700
397. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with yellow mums, painted by Howard Altman
in 1903, impressed mark and #534C, incised initials, ground X for no apparent reason,
7.5"h, mint 550-750
398. Rookwood vase, molded vertical leaves covered in a unusual brown matt with
blue crystals and purple highlights, made in 1923, impressed mark and #2403, 7"h,
mint 250-350
399. Good Rookwood vase, beautiful yellow and orange roses with green leaves and
stems on a multicolored brown background, exquisitely painted by Artus Van Briggle in
1888, impressed mark and #464, G for ginger clay, incised initials and L, 8"h, mint
900-1200
400. Rookwood vase, standard glaze decorated with yellow flowers on green stems
with green leaves on a dark brown to orange background, painted by A.R. Valentien in
1897, impressed mark and #815, incised initials, 7.5"w x 7"h, mint 800-1100
401. Rookwood vase, six-sided form with embossed stylized flowers covered in an
exceptional green matt with brown accents, an exceptional example with superb
definition and glaze, produced in 1922, impressed mark and #2584, 10"h, mint
350-450
402. Fine Rookwood vase, squat broad form with a nicely painted Iris in blue and
green with yellow centers against a mahogany to green background, nicely painted by
L. Asbury in 1900, impressed mark and #762C, 7"w x 6"h, mint 800-1100
403. Rookwood vase, molded stylized decoration at top under a nice blue matt glaze,
good color and definition, made in 1929, impressed mark and #2318, 9.5Óh, mint
300-400
404. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with yellow lilies and green leaves, painted by
Carrie Steinle in 1900, impressed mark and #735D, incised signature, ground X due to
glaze imperfections, 7.5"h, mint 400-600
405. Rookwood bowl, two-handled thrown form which is gouged, pushed and pulled
with intricate painted design of flowers and circles, sgraffito and impressed decoration
all reminiscent of the work done at Haviland in France, Haviland exhibited at the 1876
exposition in Philadelphia and was a major influence on Rookwood and other types of
American pottery of that period, decorated by M.L. Perkins with incised initials and
incised L, no Rookwood mark although we have seen this form signed Rookwood,
9.5"dia. x 3"h, minor glaze imperfections, mint 500-700
406. Rookwood vase, incised stylized design at base under a rose and mottled green
matt glaze, produced in 1908, impressed mark and #1358E, 7"h, mint 250-350
407. Large Rookwood vase, standard glaze with nicely painted palm leaves in green
against a brown, mahogany and orange background, decorated by Matt Daly in 1898,
impressed mark and #S1411C, incised signature, ground X for no apparent reason,
recessed foot for use in teakwood stand, 13.5"h, minor glaze abrasions 1200-1700
408. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with decoration or yellow and orange berries
with green leaves on a brown, orange and green background, painted by Rose
Fechheimer in 1898, impressed mark and #557, incised signature, 7"h, mint 550-750
409. Rookwood vase, two-handled form covered in a spectacular brown matt with
blue crystals, made in 1922, impressed mark, #2078, 5"h, mint 250-350
410. Rookwood ewer, standard glaze with yellow roses with green leaves against a
brown, orange to green background, painted by Carl Schmidt in 1897, impressed mark
and #639D, incised signature, 6.5"h, mint 450-650
411. Important Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with four beautifully painted geese in flight,
fluffy birds in gray, white and tan, realistically painted, soaring against an ivory to salmon
sky, 99% craze free, this large and impressive example is typical high quality work of
one of RookwoodsÕ most important artists, executed by A.R. Valentien in 1898,
impressed mark, #S1410B, incised signature and W, 12.5"h, clean repaired drill hole in
base 9000-12,000
412. Large and impressive Rookwood vase, monumental form with seagreen glaze
decorated with sailing ships at sea, four ships in shades of black, gray, white and peach
all in full sail on tossing waves of deep blue and aqua with large lighter blue billowy
clouds overhead, beautifully painted by Sturgis Laurence in 1903, impressed mark and
#S1735 denotes special shape, incised artist signature on side, 14.5"h, original drill hole
in bottom for lamp, mint 12,000-17,000
413. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with holly decoration in green, brown and
orange with orange berries against a light green and orange background, extremely
unusual shape, decorated by Josephine Zettel in 1892, impressed mark, #636W, 6"w,
two tight lines 250-350
414. Handsome Rookwood vase, standard glaze with beautifully executed decoration
of yellow and orange wild roses with green leaves and stems on multi-toned
background, executed in 1890, impressed mark and #415C, 6"h, mint 500-700
415. Rookwood vase, molded bamboo in ivory against a light sand color matt
ground, extremely strong definition with an excellent glaze, an unusually nice production
piece, made in 1935, impressed mark and #2480, 10"h, mint 350-550
416. Large Rookwood vase, standard glaze with orange flowers on green stems with
green leaves on a dark brown, orange and green background, decorated by A.B.
Sprague in 1899, impressed mark and #537C, incised signature, 16"h, mint
2000-3000
417. Rookwood teapot, standard glaze with exceptional decoration of yellow and
orange carnations with green stems and buds on a paneled body with graceful spout
and matching top, nicely painted by L.N. Lincoln in 1894, impressed mark and #552,
incised initials, 7.5"h, mint 700-900
418. Rookwood vase, molded stylized floral design encircles shoulder under a pink
matt glaze, 1929, impressed mark, #2401, 7"h, mint 250-350
419. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with floral decoration in orange, brown and
green, executed in 1904 by Caroline Steinle, impressed mark and #941, incised
signature, 9.5"h, mint 700-900
420. Fine Rookwood vase, standard glaze decoration of yellow clover with green
leaves with unique adornment of silver overlay covering two handles with a geometric
design at bottom below elaborate scroll work, top covered in silver with irregular
border, silver executed by Gorham Co., marked #R148, decorated by Carrie Steinle in
1892, impressed mark and #459E, impressed W, incised L for light decoration, 4Óh,
mint 3500-4500
421. Rookwood ewer, standard glaze, yellow blossoms on green leaves clad with
silver overlay executed by Gorham Co., marked #R198, painted by Harriet R. Strafer
in 1892, impressed mark and #510, impressed W, incised signature, 7"h, insignificant
break in silver and fracture to base not visible from top or outside 2000-3000
422. Rookwood handled vessel, standard glaze, scene of two men in period clothing
smoking pipes and drinking, elaborate silver overlay with various flowers and leaves,
scroll and lattice work, silver executed by Gorham Co. and marked #S1346, painted
by Harriet Wilcox in 1891, impressed mark, #259B, impressed W, incised initials, 8"h,
hairlines 2000-3000
423. Unusual Rookwood inkwell, standard glaze with decoration of feather among
yellow and green clover, circular well adorned with silver in elaborate scroll work
design, executed by Gorham Co., with a hammered silver top, painted by Constance
Baker in 1899, impressed mark and #586C, minor flaws underneath base invisible from
side or top, probably occurred in firing, does not affect piece, 10"l, mint 2000-3000
424. Exceptional Rookwood vase, standard glaze with beautifully painted yellow
roses with green leaves covered with fine silver overlay with Art Nouveau strap and
floral work, painted by Laura E. Lindeman in 1902, impressed mark and #568C,
7.5"h, mint 3500-4500
425. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze snow scene with multiple trees in dark blue
surrounding body of water with light purple tree line below pink, yellow, green and blue
sky, white snow covers landscape in foreground shading to blue around bottom of
vase, painted by Sallie Coyne in 1920, impressed mark and #943E, incised artist
signature and V for vellum, 7"h, mint 1200-1700
426. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape showing numerous trees with
green leaves on white trunks with green ground on white and blue body of water,
exceedingly clean and uncrazed, decorated by E.T. Hurley in 1938, impressed mark
and #907F, impressed artist signature, 7.5"h, mint 2000-2500
427. Exceptional Rookwood plaque, beautifully painted landscape with large trees
along road by body of water, several houses in the background, uncrazed, beautifully
executed by one of Rookwoods best landscape artistÕs, painted by Fred Rothenbusch
in 1935, impressed mark and 9 x 12, painted signature, 9"h x 12"w, original frame,
mint 4000-5000
428. Rookwood vase, scenic vellum with impressionistic landscape blues, green and
purple reflected in water in foreground, soft pink and yellow in background, Fred
Rothenbusch, 1924, #614C, 10.5"h, uncrazed, mint 2700-3700
429. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape showing snow laden trees against
a peach sky surrounding body of water on a green background, painted by Fred
Rothenbusch in 1909, impressed mark and #1369D, incised artist signature and V for
vellum, 9"h, mint 1700-2700
430. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with landscape design of prominent birch trees in
foreground, rolling hills in background, lacks an artist signature, produced 1912,
impressed mark, #2041C, 11"h, mint 1200-1700
431. Fine Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with beautifully detailed blue flowers and
light green leaves over dark blue band around shoulder, body of vase shades from light
blue to yellow/green, excellent artwork, beautifully painted by Ed Diers in 1925,
impressed mark and #2831, incised artist signature and V, 5.5"h, glaze flaking to lip
600-800
432. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with light blue wisteria highlighted in brown on
olive green leaves and stems against a background shading from dark to medium blue
to aqua, excellent detail, uncrazed, beautifully painted, decorated by Ed Diers in 1926,
impressed mark and #356D, incised artist signature and V, 8.5"h, mint 1500-2000
433. Excellent Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze with tall trees against a beautiful pink
and blue sky surrounding body of water with green and brown land in foreground,
attractive colors and beautifully executed by one of RookwoodsÕ best artists, finely
painted by Lenore Asbury in 1919, impressed mark and painted signature, 11"w x 9"h,
in itÕs original frame, mint 4000-5000
434. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with finely painted cherry blossoms in white, gray
and blue on a blue and green panel separated by white ribs, unusual example decorated
by Sara Sax in 1908, impressed mark and #1929, incised signature and V, 7"w, mint
800-1100
435. Good Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with large white roses with brown and
peach centers joined by green stems with green leaves and white unopened buds,
background shades from lavender to blue, crisp decoration, uncrazed and clean, finely
painted by Ed Diers in 1928, impressed mark and #900D, incised artist signature and
V, 7"h, mint 1200-1700
436. Beautiful Rookwood vase, black Iris glaze with broad purple and pink irises
with yellow beards on green to blue stems with green to blue leaves surrounding vase,
two unopened buds in purple and yellow, background shades from peach, purple, light
green to black, excellent color combinations creating a classic Rookwood vase,
exceptional artwork by Constance Baker, executed in 1907, impressed mark and
#907E, 9"h, mint 5500-7500
437. Rare Rookwood vase, black Iris glaze with nine beautifully painted swans
floating on lake, swans in shades of white and gray with yellow beaks with their
reflection shown in water, background fades from cobalt blue to black, typically fine
painting by one of Rookwoods most desirable artists great detail, uncrazed, painted by
Carl Schmidt in 1904, impressed mark, #S1772, 10.5"h, mint 9000-1200
438. Rookwood vase, molded stylized flowers under an exceptional peach and aqua
matt glaze, nice color and mottling producing an extremely successful glaze, made in
1930, impressed mark, #2852, 7"h, mint 300-400
439. Fine Rookwood vase, early mahogany glaze with finely detailed flowers in
orange and brown with minute detail to veining and center of flowers, gold to chocolate
brown background with beautifully painted stems, this reflects the Japanese influence on
Rookwood as well as anything you will find, hand thrown and beautifully decorated,
executed by Matt Daly in 1888, impressed mark and #419 and R for red clay,
impressed signature and incised L, 7.5"h, mint 1200-1700
440. Rookwood pilgrim flask, early handled form with Limoges decoration of geese
in flight and water fowl wading in pool, white, orange and black birds against smeared
background in olive green and white with gold accents and black reeds, extremely well
painted by A.R. Valentien in 1882, impressed Rookwood 1882, anchor mark, incised
signature, 7"h, mint 800-1100
441. Good Rookwood vase, broad shouldered form with standard glaze decoration
of large open tulips in gold and brown on a brown to green background with green
stems and leaves, decorated by Jeanette Swing in 1903, impressed mark and #915C,
incised signature, 7.5"h, mint 700-900
442. Rookwood vase, unusual shape, standard glaze with palm leaves in green and
brown against an orange and two-tone green background, decorated by Matt Daly in
1896, impressed mark and #825, impressed signature, ground X due to minor glaze
bubbles, 11.5Óh, minor abrasions 900-1200
443. Rookwood bowl, Limoges style decoration with two butterflies in brown tones
soaring against a peach, green and white smeared background with gold highlights and
black reeds, painted gold accents at lip, produced in 1883 by N.J. Hirschfeld,
impressed Rookwood 1883, #166, G for ginger clay, kiln mark, incised signature,
7"dia., mint 650-850
444. Rookwood vase, molded Rooks marching around vase covered in a beautiful
two-tone mottled red matt glaze, made in 1922, impressed mark and #2326, 6"h, mint
300-400
445. Rookwood vase, rare flattened form covered in a celadon glaze with molded
design at base, produced in 1938, impressed mark and #6715, 3.5"dia. x 2"h, mint
150-250
446. Rookwood vase, molded decoration of three owls in recessed panels below
molded stars at top under a two-tone blue matt glaze, 1915, impressed mark and
#2216, 8.5"h, mint 250-350
447. Rookwood vase, delightful standard glaze decoration of yellow lily of the valley
on green stems and leaves on a dark brown, mahogany and green background,
decorated in 1898 by Katherine Hickman, impressed mark and #462D, incised initials,
6.5"h, mint 450-650
448. Rookwood ewer, standard glaze with decoration of yellow dogwood with black
centers on brown stems with green leaves on a dark brown, orange and green
background, decorated by Mary Nourse in 1899, impressed mark, #495B, incised
signature and incised L for light background, original paper label, 9"h, mint 700-900
449. Fine Rookwood vase, dull finish with nicely textured two-tone blue matt
background with fluffy black and gray bird amongst black reeds and grasses, beautifully
decorated by Matt Daly in 1886, impressed Rookwood 1886, #141, Y for yellow
clay, 11"h, mint 1000-1500
450. Exceptional Rookwood vase, standard glaze with beautifully painted yellow
flowers with green stems and leaves against a mahogany, brown and green background,
painted by Grace Young in 1897, impressed mark and #218, incised signature, 12"h,
mint 1200-1700
451. Rookwood tea set, three pieces, cameo glaze with delicate decoration of wild
roses in salmon and white with brown stems, thorns and leaves against a peach to ivory
background, painted by H.E. Wilcox in 1891, impressed mark, #404, teapot with
rattan handle, lid with butterfly finial, 7.5"dia. x 5"h, lid with crack, sugar bowl with two
handles and butterfly finial to lid, 6"dia. and mint, creamer 5"dia., small flake 700-900
452. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with nicely painted cherry blossoms in pink and
ivory on green and brown branches against a dark gray, blue and ivory background,
painted by Ed Diers in 1910, impressed mark and #1356D, impressed initials and V,
8.5"h, mint 900-1200
453. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with red flowers with yellow centers and green
leaves on a brown and yellow branch on a light green background, painted by M. H.
McDonald in 1924, impressed mark and #2723, painted signature, 6"h, mint 550-750
454. Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze landscape with four prominent trees around
small pond, blue tree line in horizon, executed by Fred Rothenbusch in 1914, impressed
mark, painted signature, 8" x 6", original oak frame, mint 2000-2500
455. Good Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with dogwood blossoms in white with
yellow and cream centers on green and brown stems with green leaves, background
shades from pink to ivory to gray, painted by Sara Sax in 1904, impressed mark,
#915D, impressed signature and V, 7.5"h, mint 1000-1500
456. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with excellent decoration of pink carnations on
long green stems, background shades from deep gray, ivory to green, decorated by
Lorinda Epply in 1907, impressed mark, #614F, incised initials and V, 6"h, bruise to
outside edge 350-450
457. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with cherry blossom decoration in white and gray
with yellow centers on tan and black branches against a gray to light green background,
painted in 1907 by Lorinda Epply, impressed mark, #907F, incised signature and V,
7.5"h, mint 650-850
458. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with attractive pink and white dogwood
decoration, large green leaves, background shades from gray, yellow to green, painted
by Elizabeth Lincoln in 1906, impressed mark, #942D, 6"h, mint 500-700
459. Rookwood mug, vellum glaze with painted and molded clover in pink and green
against a green to ivory background with silver overlay handle and rim, executed by
Sara Sax in 1905, impressed mark, incised V, impressed signature and Commercial
Club of Cincinnati, 5.5"h, mint 900-1200
460. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with painted and lightly incised decoration of
berries and leaves in green and blue on an ivory background, dark gray at top, crafted
by Sara Sax in 1907, impressed mark and #S1306, incised V, impressed signature,
8.5"h, mint 1200-1700
461. Good Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze with serene scene of trees in green in
front of blue sky, small body of water in foreground, executed by Lenore Asbury,
impressed marks, painted signature, titled ÒA Quiet DayÓ, original frame and backing,
8"w x 5"h, mint 2200-2700
462. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with red and white flowers on a blue ground,
executed by M.H. McDonald in 1914, impressed mark and #551 and V, impressed
signature, 7"h, glaze flaw in making 300-400
463. Rookwood vase, vellum glaze with decoration of white cherry blossoms with
white centers on black stems on a gray to green background, painted by Edith Noonan
in 1907, impressed mark and #932F and V, incised signature, 6.5"h, mint 500-700
464. Rookwood vase, unusual chalice form with vellum glaze decoration of cherry
blossoms in pink and white with yellow centers on brown limbs, light green and pink
background, extended decoration at base, executed by S.E. Coyne in 1909, impressed
mark and #1665, incised V, impressed signature, 11.5"h, mint 1200-1700
465. Exceptional Rookwood vase, standard glaze with extraordinary decoration of
water lilies and poppies in heavily applied slip in peach and yellow with broad green
leaves and stems on a dark brown, green and mahogany background, a rare shape with
excellent artwork with strong Oriental influence, beautifully designed and executed by
Kataro Shirayamadani in 1890, impressed mark and W for white clay, incised signature
partially obscured, 17"h, mint 4500-6500
466. Rare and Important Rookwood vase, carved seagreen with large irises on stems
that extend the length of vase, blossoms in blue, stems in green against a light green
background, silver-plated applied bronze at top, cut-out behind flowers, wonderfully
executed by Matt Daly in 1900, impressed mark and #S1574, incised G and full
signature, 12.5"h, mint 15,000-25,000
467. Good Rookwood vases, pair of miniatures covered with a beautiful aventurine
glaze with gold crystals and flecks over cherry red hi-glaze, wonderful Oriental design,
made in 1930, impressed mark and #5675, 4"h, both mint 500-750
468. Rookwood vase, beautiful aventurine glaze with gold crystals and flecks over a
deep red hi-glaze, made in 1935, impressed mark and S for special shape, 5.5"h, mint
300-400
469. Rookwood vase, lavender, green and aqua with gold and blue crystals over
hand thrown form, produced in 1933, impressed mark and #6364, 5.5Óh, mint
350-450
470. Rookwood vase, blue, gold and green hi-glaze with blue and gold crystals,
made in 1950, impressed mark and #778, 10"h, mint 400-600
471. Rookwood vase, aventurine glaze with gold flecks in cherry red hi-glaze, made
in 1939, impressed mark and #6311, 7.5"h, hole in base for lamp appears to be
original 350-550
472. Exceptional Rookwood vase, miniature form of classic design with brilliant
aventurine glaze of dark gray, orange and mahogany alive with gold flecks, made in
1932, impressed mark, 4"h, mint 350-550
473. Rookwood vase, aventurine glaze over orange and red with slight gold flecks at
top, made in 1943, impressed mark and #6823, ground X due to small glaze miss, 8"h,
mint 250-350
474. Fine Rookwood vase, molded ducks in flight above reeds and body of water,
all covered in a wonderful aventurine glaze, charcoal gray to cherry red with a multitude
of gold flecks, an exceptional example combining a great glaze with a nicely detailed
design, made in 1939, impressed mark and #6550, 6"h, mint 400-600
475. Rookwood vase, unusual two-handled form with Iris glaze decoration of small
purple flowers on green vines with green leaves on a background shading from ivory to
lavender, decorated by Sara Sax in 1900, impressed mark and #906E, impressed
signature, ground X for no apparent reason, 4"h, mint 600-800
476. Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with bleeding hearts in dark peach with light peach
centers on green stems and leaves against a background shading from blue, white to
green, executed by Laura Lindeman in 1906, impressed mark and #917D, incised
signature and W, 6.5"h, mint 1000-1500
477. Nice Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with decoration of purple grapes with green
leaves and green stems on a background shading from green, light lavender to white,
decorated by Sara Sax in 1906, impressed mark and #950D, incised W, impressed
signature, 8.5"h, mint 1500-2000
478. Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with purple and blue flowers with yellow centers on
green stems with green leaves, decorated by Carl Schmidt in 1901, impressed mark,
#926D, incised W, impressed signature, 7"h, mint 800-1100
479. Good Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with decoration of Queen AnneÕs lace in
white, gray and green with green leaves and stems against a background shading from
pink to white to gray, painted by Sara Sax in 1906, impressed mark, #825C, incised
W, 9.5"h, minor firing flaw on rim, mint 2000-3000
480. Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with wild rose in peach with yellow center on green
stems and green leaves and buds against a background shading from blue, lavender to
green, executed by Josephine Zettel in 1902, impressed mark and #937, incised
signature and W, 9"h, mint 1200-1700
481. Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with white clover on green stems with green leaves
on a dark gray to white background, decorated by Fred Rothenbusch in 1904,
impressed mark and #916E, incised W, 4.5"h, mint 550-750
482. Handsome Rookwood vase, beautiful mustard and yellow floral decoration with
green leaves and stems, beautifully incised centers on a air brushed background in two
tones of green, exquisite decoration by one of RookwoodsÕ best with unusual colors
on a rare form, finely painted by A.R. Valentien in 1885, impressed Rookwood 1885
and #219, incised signature and L for light, impressed S for sage clay, 10.5"h, mint
1000-1500
483. Exquisite Rookwood vase, rare two-handled form with standard glaze
decoration of wild roses in yellow with beautifully detailed brown centers, unopened
yellow buds all on stems in brown and green with green leaves, finely painted by one of
RookwoodsÕ better artists this delicate form is rarely found in mint condition, 99%
craze free, executed by Kataro Shirayamadani in 1888, impressed mark, #420,
impressed S for special, incised signature and L for light, 9"h, mint 1700-2700
484. Good Rookwood vase, molded rooks at shoulder covered in an exceptional
green aventurine glaze, fine example of this glaze, good definition, made in 1924,
impressed mark, #2705, 7"h, mint 700-900
485. Rookwood vase, early flattened form with decoration of poppies and white
daisies among rust and green leaves with four spiders in web along with gold highlights
on a camel colored background, made in 1882, signed with rare raised Rookwood
Pottery mark and impressed 1882, probably the work of M.L. Nichols, 10.5"h, mint
1000-1500
486. Rookwood handled vessel, comical incised and painted decoration of satyr and
owl sitting on rocks with goat grazing on grass on reverse, handle decorated with
foliage and serpents face, executed by Edward Cranch in his own unique style,
uncrazed and finely detailed, decorated by E.P. Cranch in 1884, impressed
Rookwood, 1884, #85 and G for ginger clay, impressed signature, 6.5"h, mint
1500-2500
487. Rookwood Turkish coffee pot, Limoges style decoration with flock of
seventeen fluffy white ducks outlined in black with body of water surrounded by
grasses and reeds, ornate molded design on handle and spout, profusely decorated by
one of Rookwoods hard to find artists, decorated by M.L. Nichols in 1882, impressed
Rookwood 1882, raised anchor mark, impressed MLN alongside handle, 11.5"h,
mint 2500-3500
488. Mary Louise McLaughlin vase, flattened form with floral decoration of yellow
and red flowers with brown and white butterfly, four-footed form with applied shell
handles, decorated and signed by Mary Louise McLaughlin in 1887, incised initials with
incised butterfly, #12 in circle, Cincinnati and 1887, 11.5"h, minor damage 800-1100
489. Fine Rookwood plaque, beautifully painted landscape with several tall trees at
rivers edge with tree line and large finely detailed trees in foreground, precise minute
detail to leaves and tree trunks with beautiful sky of peach, blue and pink, a large and
excellent example with great color and artwork, painted by Edward T. Hurley in 1920,
impressed mark, 11"h x 14"w, mint 5500-7500
490. Important Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze with beautifully executed scene of
birches along river in front of majestic mountain range, river dotted with numerous
rocks with rushing water running over and around them, extremely colorful foliage and
tree trunks with stand of evergreens in background, a popular subject with Hurley this is
the finest and most precisely decorated scene of this type that we have encountered,
uncrazed and incredibly colorful with fantastic detail, decorated by Edward T. Hurley in
1946, impressed mark and 12 x 14, impressed signature, 12" x 14", in an oak frame,
mint 12,000-17,000
491. Rookwood tray, rose and leaves at either end covered in a mottled pink and
green matt glaze, designed by Kataro Shirayamadani, made in 1912, impressed mark
and #1640, 6.5"l, mint 250-350
492. Unusual Rookwood vase, painted matt with interesting design of fern fronds in
green backed by black at top outlined in blue and black at bottom, very interesting
technique in which the artist uses the background to define the outline of the leaves,
uncrazed, decorated by Harriet Wilcox in 1904, impressed mark and #37FZ, painted
signature, 5"h, mint 800-1100
493. Good Rookwood vase, painted matt with decoration of red rose with green
leaves with red highlights against a deep purple to rose background, finely executed
artwork, uncrazed, with exceptional color, painted by O.G. Reed in 1907, impressed
mark and #950E, painted signature, 7"h, mint 1500-2000
494. Rookwood tile, two molded fish intertwined with long exaggerated tails,
beautifully done with purple seaweed all against a light green ground, made in 1919,
impressed mark and #1946, 5"square, in an oak Arts & Crafts frame, mint 400-600
495. Nice Rookwood vase, painted and inlaid matt with carved stylized floral design
at shoulder underneath a brown, green, purple, rose and blue matt glaze, good Arts &
Crafts design, executed by William E. Hentschel in 1913, impressed mark and #494A,
incised signature, 9"dia., mint 1000-1500
496. Good Rookwood vase, matt glaze with squeezebag technique of flowers and
leaves in brown against a light blue matt crystalline ground, uncrazed and well executed,
decorated by William E. Hentschel in 1926, impressed mark and #704, incised
signature, 9"h, mint 900-1200
497. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with carved seahorses in green against a blue
background, carved and painted by Sallie Toohey in 1905, impressed mark and
#942C, impressed V, 6.5"h, mint 800-1100
498. Rookwood vase, inlaid and painted matt with stylized floral and leaf design, red
and blue drip against green background below blue collar, decorated by William E.
Hentschel in 1914, impressed mark and #692, incised signature, 9.5"h, mint
1200-1700
499. Rookwood vase, inlaid matt, green background with blue geometric design
incised at shoulder, executed by William E. Hentschel in 1910, impressed mark and
#967, impressed V and incised signature, 5"w, minor chip repair 300-400
500. Rookwood vase, carved and inlaid matt with flowers and stylized leaves at
shoulder behind cut-back background in navy blue, green leaves behind two-tone red
flowers all on a lightly mottled green and blue background, a well defined piece with
good glaze, nicely executed by William E. Hentschel in 1913, impressed mark and
#1343, 5"h, mint 650-850
501. Rookwood tile, large landscape with cloisonne technique showing trees along
riverbank with mountains in the background, excellent matt glaze, in an oak Arts &
Crafts frame, impressed mark, 12"square, excellent condition 2500-3500
502. Rookwood inkwell, incised and painted matt with three peacock feathers in blue
against a light green background, made in 1905, impressed mark and #1073A, 6"w,
repaired liner and finial 350-550
503. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with stylized floral and leaf decoration executed
with squeezebag technique in brown against a green background with brown streaks
and blue highlights, two-handled form decorated by Elizabeth Barrett in 1929,
impressed mark and #6115, incised signature, 10"h, mint 800-1100
504. Rookwood vase, three-handled form with carved matt decoration of stylized
flowers, incised and painted by Cecil Duell in 1907, impressed mark and #830E,
incised signature, 4.5"h, mint 400-600
505. Rookwood vase, Limoges style decoration with black, blue and white birds
against a smeared aqua and green background with black reeds, painted by Martin
Rettig in 1883, impressed Rookwood 1883 and #126B, impressed G for ginger clay
and kiln mark, 9"h, minor flakes to foot 550-750
506. Fine Rookwood vase, standard glaze with beautifully detailed blue berries on
brown and yellow stems with yellow and green leaves against a shaded background of
mahogany, olive and dark brown, exceptional painting by A.R. Valentien in 1889,
impressed mark, #534C, incised initials and L for light background, 7"h, mint
800-1100
507. Rookwood jug, handled form, die impressed decoration at shoulder and base
underneath a chocolate brown hi-glaze, design of Turkish influence, produced in 1886,
impressed Rookwood 1886 and #41, R for red clay, museum numbers in red 302:00,
8"h, mint 350-450
508. Rookwood vase, broad three-handled form in an early standard glaze of yellow
and brown with incised and carved floral decoration, made in 1887, impressed mark
and #S600 and W7, 7"h, minor firing lines, mint 500-700
509. Rookwood vase, elegant form covered in a rich blue hi-glaze, made in 1921,
impressed mark and #2545C, 11"h, mint 250-350
510. Rookwood ewer, standard glaze with yellow flowers with green leaves on a
dark brown to green background, executed by Josephine Zettel in 1898, impressed
mark and #715D, #X272X, incised initials, 7.5"h, mint 550-750
511. Rookwood vase, molded vertical leaves covered in a nice thick blue and pale
green mottled matt, produced in 1931, impressed mark and #2090, 4.5"h, mint
200-300
512. Rookwood vase, well defined molded decoration of sunflowers covered in an
exceptional green crystalline glaze, made in 1932, impressed mark and #6260, 4.5"h,
mint 200-300
513. Fine Rookwood vase, nicely decorated with yellow black-eyed susans on long
stems decorated by Carrie Steinle in 1907, impressed mark and #925, incised initials,
8"h, mint 750-950
514. Good Rookwood vase, standard glaze with nicely detailed poppies, finely
painted by Sadie Markland in 1892, impressed mark, #667, incised signature, 6"h,
mint 550-750
515. Nice Rookwood vase, standard glaze with finely executed decoration of yellow
wisteria with green leaves and brown vines painted by C.J. Dibowski in 1893,
impressed mark, #354C, incised initials, 5.5Óh, mint 550-750
516. Good Rookwood vase, molded decoration of daffodils profusely decorate vase
under exceptional brown and green mottled matt, made in 1937, impressed mark and
#1712, 9"h, mint 350-450
517. Rookwood vase, thick mottled green, navy, light blue and white porcelain glaze
with heavy drips, thrown and glazed by Reuben Menzel in 1951, impressed mark and S
for special, incised signature, ground X probably for open bubble, 7.5"h, mint
350-550
518. Rookwood vase, unusual form covered in a beautiful yellow crystalline matt
glaze, made in 1937, impressed mark and #6658E, ground X for no apparent reason,
5.5"h, mint 250-350
519. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with nice decoration of orange and yellow
daisies on green stems and leaves on a mahogany to green background, painted by
L.N. Lincoln in 1903, impressed mark and #909C, 9"h, inoffensive grinding chips to
bottom 500-750
520. Rookwood vase, iris glaze with large lavender irises with yellow and brown
beards on green stems and leaves, uncrazed and finely decorated by one of
Rookwood's premier artists, executed in 1903 by Carl Schmidt, impressed mark,
S1707A, incised W, impressed signature, 10"h, glazed hole in bottom, mint
6500-8500
521. Important Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with elaborate painting of Irises in gold
and green on long beautifully painted stems of green with green leaves set against a
background shading from lavender, ivory to green, a great example of RookwoodsÕ
Iris glaze, exceptional painting by one of RookwoodsÕ best, Carl Schmidt, produced
in 1910, impressed mark and #907C, impressed signature and incised W, 14"h, mint
15,000-20,000
522. Rookwood vase, low four-footed form in a decorated porcelain glaze of red
flowers with green leaves and brown stems on a light aqua background with black drip
at top, decorated by W.E. Hentschel in 1922, impressed mark and #1348, 6"w, mint
500-700
523. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with colorful floral design in purple, aqua, blue and
yellow on a mottled pink background below nicely detailed geometric band at top,
uncrazed and beautifully executed, painted by E.T. Hurley in 1937, impressed mark
and #6666, painted signature, 6"h, mint 1000-1500
524. Exceptional Rookwood vase, extremely unusual subject matter utilizing six
different flowers in various colors against a mottled two-tone blue background,
beautifully detailed red poppy with orange tulip, white dogwood, pink narcissus and
brown sunflower, uncrazed, crisp and colorful decoration, painted by Kataro
Shirayamadani in 1932, impressed mark S for special, painted signature, 6"h, mint
2000-3000
525. Rookwood tray, form from blue ship dinnerware painted with a colorful young
lady and horse under a trees all on a white background, produced in 1940s, 15.5"l x
11"w, mint 800-1100
526. Rookwood vase, matt glaze with finely painted daffodils in yellow outlined in
blue with green leaves against a blue to yellow mottled background, uncrazed and well
defined, painted by Kataro Shirayamadani in 1942, impressed mark S for special,
incised signature, 6.5"h, mint 1500-2000
527. Rookwood vase, two-handled form with matt glaze decoration of yellow, red
and purple grapes with yellow, red and green leaves on brown stems on a background
shading from green, yellow, pink to blue, painted by M.H. McDonald in 1929,
impressed mark and #6114C, 11"h, mint 1000-1500
528. Rookwood vase, jewel porcelain showing landscape with multiple trees
surrounding body of water, wonderful mottling to glaze, uncrazed and nicely defined,
executed by Margaret H. McDonald in 1935, impressed mark and #892C, vase was a
wedding gift from the Chicago Blackhawks to the owner who played on their Stanley
Cup championship team, 9"h, mint 1500-2500
529. Exceptional Rookwood vase, decorated porcelain with beautiful painting of wild
roses in light and medium pink with yellow centers all outlined in black with green leaves
outlined in black against a blue background revealing a checkerboard band at shoulder,
uncrazed and exquisite detail by one of Rookwoods better artists, decorated by Harriet
Wilcox in 1921, impressed mark and #230S, incised signature, 9.5"h, mint
2000-2500
530. Charming Rookwood vase, decorated porcelain with finely detailed berries and
leaves in multi-tones of burnt yellow with black veining against a black background, a
little gem, uncrazed and wonderfully painted, finely executed by Kataro Shirayamadani
in 1926, impressed mark and #654D, incised signature, 4.5"h, mint 1200-1700
531. Unusual Rookwood tea set, three pieces, porcelain with beautiful blue flowers
and stylized leaves on a multi-paneled white background, lids outlined in blue, original
rattan handle, flawless uncrazed set, executed by Sara Sax in 1910, impressed mark
and #S1844, impressed signature, teapot 8"h including handle, covered sugar 4.5"h,
mint 1200-1700
532. Rookwood vase, decorated porcelain, light blue background with red, blue and
charcoal colored flowers on blue limbs with green leaves, adorned with a standing
pheasant in multi-colors with a floral design at bottom in brown and blue, uncrazed and
revealing Oriental influence, finely detailed and beautifully executed, decorated by
William Hentschel in 1922, impressed mark and #935C, 9.5"h, mint 1500-2000
533. Decorative Rookwood urn, decorated porcelain with elaborate floral design
with swirling blossoms and leaves over the entire body against a ivory background,
complete with decorated inner lid and decorated and pierced exterior top, beautifully
detailed painting by Arthur Conant executed in 1921, impressed mark and #2448,
incised signature, 14.5"h, harmless line in body that doesnÕt extend to either rim
2000-3000
534. Rookwood handled vessel, amusing standard glaze painting of young boy
playing with sheep, decorated by Artus Van Briggle in 1891, impressed mark and
#587, impressed W, incised signature and L, 5"h, mint 900-1200
535. Rookwood vase, molded butterflies under a brown and yellow matt glaze, made
in 1926, impressed mark and #2072, 6"h, mint 200-300
536. Rookwood handled vessel, comical standard glaze painting of dog standing on
two feet executed by Harriet Wilcox in 1891, impressed mark and #587, impressed
W, incised artist signature and L for light, 5"h, minor flaws 600-800
537. Rookwood plate, Limoges style decoration of water bird in black with black
reeds and gold highlights, made by N.J. Hirschfield in 1882, impressed Rookwood and
1882, #87 and impressed G for ginger clay, 6.5"dia., minor flakes 150-250
538. Rookwood handled vessel, standard glaze with entertaining decoration of large
bee with exaggerated eyes surrounded by green tadpoles, decorated by Anna M.
Valentien in 1889, impressed mark and #328, impressed S for special, incised and
painted initials and L, 6"h, mint 900-1200
539. Rookwood vase, molded peacock feather design covered in a nice green and
pink matt glaze, made in 1919, impressed mark and #1905, 8"h, mint 200-300
540. Rookwood stein, standard glaze with portrait of gentleman, beautifully painted
by Matt Daly in 1896, impressed mark and #775, impressed and incised full signature,
pewter thumb lift holds ceramic insert in lid, 9.5"h, restoration to ceramic insert, body
mint 2000-3000
541. Rare Rookwood vase, three-handled form with standard glaze painting of Indian
brave with profusely decorated shirt, long hair and two carved and painted feathers,
adorned with silver-plated copper overlay attached to three handles and surrounding
collar, decorated with Indian symbols, medallions and jewelry which is repeated on
body of vase carved and painted, beautifully executed by Grace Young in 1899,
impressed mark and #895B, metalwork crafted by Kataro Shiryamadani, incised name
of brave and initials for both artists, 8"h, restoration to handle 7000-9000
542. Rookwood handled vessel, standard glaze with Indian portrait, brave with one
feather and elaborate bead work on chest in blue and yellow, finely painted by Sadie
Markland in 1898, impressed mark and #837, incised ÒBig ManeÓ, incised initials,
5"h, mint 2500-3500
543. Good Rookwood vase, standard glaze decoration of Indian brave with single
feather, bead work in hair and around neck with medallion and scarf over shoulder,
painted by Sturgis Laurence in 1899, impressed mark and #614E, incised ÒEs-senceÓ
or ÒLittle ShellÓ Ojibwa, incised signature, painted ÒTo Dr. ?, Xmas - Õ99", 8"h,
mint 5000-7000
544. Rookwood plaque, vellum glaze with beautifully painted snowscape showing
barren trees along riverbank which reflects trees on horizon in front of purple mountains
backed by a light pink and blue sky, beautifully painted by Sara Sax in 1919, 9" x 11",
original frame, mint 5000-7000
545. Rare Rookwood plaque, black rook on brown branch with brown leaves and
trees in background against a blue sky, Rookwood in black, a great example with an
exceptionally nice glaze, designed by Sallie Toohey around 1904, 5"h x 9"w, in a
period frame, mint 3500-5500
546. Rookwood vase, two-handled form with Iris glaze decoration of brilliant blue
flowers on green stems with green leaves against a background shading from white,
yellow to blue, decorated by Virginia Demarest in 1901, impressed mark and #604E,
incised signature, 6"h, mint 700-900
547. Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with peach colored flowers with yellow centers on
green stems and leaves with numerous buds against a background shading from light
pink, white to gray, painted by Irene Bishop in 1905, impressed mark, #941E, incised
W and artist mark, 6.5"h, mint 900-1200
548. Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with brown pinecone decoration, background
shades from cream to light green to dark green, executed by Katherine Van Horne in
1907, impressed mark and #915E, 5.5"h, mint 650-850
549. Nice Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with yellow and lavender flowers on green
stems with green leaves on a background shading from green to lavender, painted by
Ed Diers in 1904, impressed mark and #732B, incised signature and W, 10.5"h, mint
1700-2700
550. Good Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with wonderful decoration of yellow
pinecones with green needles on brown stems against a background shading from
cobalt blue, green, white to pale yellow, painted by Lenore Asbury in 1906, impressed
mark and #907E, incised initials and W, 8.5"h, mint 1700-2700
551. Rookwood vase, seagreen glaze with dark blue flowers with yellow centers,
green and brown leaves and stems on a green, blue and khaki background, executed
by Marianne Mitchell in 1901, impressed mark and #921, incised G, 6"h, mint
1200-1700
552. Rookwood vase, carved Iris glaze with brick red irises with yellow dripping
over petals on green stems with wide green leaves, background shades from yellow top
to green, executed by Matt Daly in 1900, impressed mark and #909C, incised artist
signature and W, 9.5"h, mint 2000-3000
553. Rookwood vase, Iris glaze with peach and white flowers, yellow centers on
green stems with green leaves against a background shading from light peach, blue to
green, decorated by Lenore Asbury in 1907, impressed mark and #900C, incised
initials and W, 8"h, insignificant line to lip 700-900
554. Rookwood vase, unusual Iris glaze landscape with trees in light blue, green and
brown surrounding body of water, painted by Kataro Shirayamadani in 1906,
impressed mark and #952D, incised artist signature, 8.5"h, mint 2000-3000
555. Rookwood vase, Iris glaze or Ariel Blue with decoration of pale brown to
cream poppies on a yellow to pastel blue background, 99% or Iris glazes carry a small
incised W on the base, the coloration and lack of such mark on this vase makes us
believe it is an Ariel Blue, decorated by Kataro Shirayamadani in 1896, impressed
mark and #562, incised signature, 9.5"h, restoration 1000-1500
556. Rookwood vase, large Iris glaze with nicely painted white rose with yellow
center on peach and green stems with multi-tone green leaves, beautifully decorated by
A.R. Valentien in 1902, impressed mark and #904B, full incised signature, 13.5"h,
heavy craze line in body 2750-3750
557. Rookwood vase, standard glaze with portrait of gentleman, beautifully painted
by Sturgis Laurence in 1897, impressed mark and #732B, incised full signature, 10.5"h,
mint 1200-1700
558. Exceptional Rookwood handled vessel, standard glaze with young African
American lad beautifully painted by Grace Young in 1899, impressed mark and #656,
9"h, mint 3000-4000
559. Rookwood vase, standard glaze, three-handled form with painted portrait of
gentleman, silver rim at top, executed by Matt Daly in 1896, impressed mark and
#656C, impressed signature, 6"h, restored 600-800
560. Rookwood vase, standard glaze decoration of gentleman painted by Sturgis
Laurence in 1899, impressed mark and #568C, incised initials, ground X due to glaze
miss at lip, 7.5"h, mint 800-1100
561. Rookwood jug, handled form in standard glaze with decoration of gentleman,
executed by Harriet Wilcox in 1896, impressed mark, #747C, incised signature, 6"h,
mint 600-800
562. Good Rookwood vase, standard glaze with beautifully painted cherries in
orange and yellow on green stems with green leaves adorned with elaborate silver
overlay with scroll work and flowers, silver executed and signed by the Gorham Co.,
marked R1800, this example combines exceptional silver overlay and slip painting, a
fine example of Rookwoods silver overlay, painted by M.L. Perkins in 1894,
impressed mark and #T871, impressed W, incised signature, 4"h, mint 3500-4500
563. Fine Rookwood vase, standard glaze with delightful floral decoration with green
leaves, yellow and orange flowers adorned with finely executed silver by Gorham Co.,
marked #D263, silver reflecting Oriental style with swirling leaves, stylized clouds
around moon holding initials of SS finely executed, painted by Sadie Markland in 1898,
impressed mark, #842C, incised signature, 7"h, mint 3750-4750
564. Nice Rookwood vase, standard glaze with wonderful painted decoration of ear
of corn in orange and green with yellow highlights and green and yellow barley, adorned
with elaborate silver work covering three handles with flower and scroll work executed
by the Gorham Co., marked R2114, painted by Anna M. Valentien in 1895, impressed
mark and #659, incised signature, 8"h, cracked 2000-3000
565. Rookwood vase, rare form with standard glaze decoration of yellow, brown
and blue pansies, adorned with extensive silver overlay with scroll work and ivy leaves,
made by the Gorham Co., marked R157, made in 1891, impressed mark an