19th Century Stoneware Crock from Ohio that Sold Today Decorated in Cobalt with a Man Chased by a Dog

I recently posted a story to this website, titled, The Opening of the Ohio and Erie Canal in 1832 and Some 19th Century Stoneware Production in Ohio, where I cited some influence in northern Ohio from potters in New York State: http://www.earlyamericanceramics.com/2025/02/the-opening-ohio-and-erie-canal-in-1832.html.

Interestingly, a very good example of nineteenth century Ohio stoneware sold today at Caza Sikes in Cincinnati, Ohio; the five-gallon crock was unmarked, although the folky nature of the cobalt decoration that surrounded the object is reminiscent to some stoneware produced in New York, among other American manufacturers. The crock was previously consigned to Crocker Farm in Maryland, as part of the firm's fall 2016 sale, although it did not meet the reserve: https://www.crockerfarm.com/stoneware-auction/2016-10-22/lot-197/Exceptional-Stoneware-Crock-with-Dog-Chasing-Man-Decoration-Ohio-circa-1860/.

Crocker Farm described the decoration as "..a running man with top hat, long hair, and raised arms, chased by a dog. Reverse decorated twice with a freehand number "5" flanked by three clusters of grapes. Underside with brushed inscription, "the 14"."

Nonetheless, the crock sold today for $9,500 plus the buyer's premium: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/197555535_outstanding-stoneware-crock-with-man-and-dog

Note: For the rest of the pottery in this sale, including some good stoneware from Maysville, Kentucky - see the auction catalog: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/360491_stoneware-ceramics-fine-decorative-art/.

19th Century Stoneware Crock from Ohio

5-Gallon 19th Century Stoneware Crock Likely from Ohio

Decorated with a Folky Scene of a Man Chased by a Dog

Circa 1860

Stands 13 1/8" Tall

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Photo Courtesy: Caza Sikes

Another View of the Crock

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Another View of the Crock

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