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THBNorman Smith Alabama Figural Jug
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PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveJan 25, 2024
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- Lot Description
(Lawley, Alabama, 1904-1990) dark brown slip glaze, incised articulated clothing to front of jug, applied and incised hair and facial features including goatee, applied handle at back shoulder, 8 in.
Provenance: James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama
Note: Norman Smith was one of the only local Alabama potters who made figural vessels. A well known signed example was said to be of Irby Pope, Perry County Alabama's probate judge. That example was possibly made as a campaign piece in the 1930s. For similar examples of Norman Smith's figural jugs refer to the Alabama Folk Pottery book by Joey Brackner, pg. 178.
Condition
glaze voids and anomalies as made, spalling to clay body on base and base edge, minor chips to base edge, miniscule glaze frit to back of right ear, otherwise good condition
- Provenance
James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama
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