Outstanding Example of New York City Stoneware Sells at Pook & Pook in Pennsylvania

Two months ago, I posted a story to this website previewing some of the stoneware that just sold as part of the Bud and Judy Newman Collection of New Hope, Pennsylvania at Pook & Pook Inc. in Downington, Pennsylvania. Although, it was one particular piece that really caught my attention, which is related to some stoneware displayed as part of an exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum in Manhattan a few years ago, titled, Made in New York City: The Business of Folk Art.

According to Pook and Pook, "Impressed with the mark W.A. Macquoid & Co. Pottery Works Little Wst 12th St. N.Y., this six gallon cobalt decorated crock depicts two Civil War officers playing the drum and fife, flanking a keg with two tankards on top. This business is known for its figural decoration, and this example stands out as Macquoid's most ambitious work known. It was previously displayed at the American Folk Art Museum's exhibit, American Folk Art Always in Tune: Music in American Folk Art, September 21, 1989 thru November 26, 1989."

The crock far exceeded the $20,000-$30,000 estimate, selling for $51,660 including the buyer's premium, making it one of the more expensive pieces of eighteenth or nineteenth century Manhattan stoneware to ever sell at auction.

Outstanding Example of 19th Century New York City Stoneware

19th Century Stoneware Crock Decorated with Two Civil War Soldiers

Impressed W.A. Macquoid & Co. Pottery Works Little Wst 12th St. N.Y.

Circa 1870

Stands 12 3/4" Tall

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Photo Courtesy: Pook & Pook Inc.

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