A Good 19th Century Red Earthenware Jar with Tree-Like Designs that Sold Today at Carlsen Gallery, Inc. in Freehold, New York

This large nineteenth century double-handled red earthenware jar just sold a few minutes ago at Carlsen Gallery, Inc. in Freehold, New York. Both sides of the jar are decorated with tree-like designs, which certainly adds a folk art appeal; in fact, the style of the design may have even been inspired from stoneware production.

Furthermore, I suspect this object was made somewhere in New York before 1850, but I do not have specific information that I can provide as to where exactly it was made. There are a few aspects about it that I have seen with wares made in Western New York, although it is not enough evidence to suggest that it was made in this region. A really nice object, nonetheless that sold a few minutes ago for $750 plus the buyer's premium.

Note: While this jar is not as refined, the decoration somewhat reminds me of three known red earthenware jars that are also decorated with tree-like designs. These jars are all privately owned in the Northeast today, although one of them sold at Crocker Farm in Sparks, Maryland in October 2019, which had been previously owned privately in New York City: https://www.crockerfarm.com/stoneware-auction/2019-10-26/lot-65/Rare-and-Important-Slip-Decorated-New-England-Redware-Jar-with-Lid/.

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar with Tree-Like Designs

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Possibly Made in New York

Circa 1820-1860

Stands 13" Tall

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Photo Courtesy: Carlsen Gallery Inc.

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