- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 229:
Description
Four tabletop items comprising a French art pottery vase, an English lustreware mug, a Steuben crystal dish, and a contemporary photography book. The Denbac ovoid stoneware vase features a mottled matte drip glaze in shades of olive green, charcoal gray, and cream, exhibiting characteristic glaze runs near the base. The 19th century ceramic mug is decorated with a transfer printed maritime scene titled SAILORS FAREWALL on one side and a welcoming maritime poem on the verso, both enhanced with pink lustre borders. A Steuben crystal bonbon dish is designed with a broad circular bowl and a solid scrolled handle. The lot is completed by a first edition copy of the book Surfland by Joni Sternbach (American, b. 1953), published in 2009. This cloth bound volume features tintype portraits of surfers and includes an introductory essay by Phillip Prodger.
Location: 11C
Condition report:
The ceramic mug shows significant crazing and dark staining to the interior and base, with a small firing hole or chip on the underside. The crystal dish exhibits scattered light surface scratches consistent with use. The Denbac vase and photography book are in good condition with no visible defects.
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