Nevada - Sculptures and Carvings

Very rare item by famous and world renowned, avant garde "Mad Potter of Biloxi" George Ohr; known for creating many of his pieces with an abstract design, incorporating sexual and erotic themes, much in the same manner as Georgia O'Keefe (there is, in fact an "Ohr--O'Keefe Museum". Many talented potters have tried to imitate his artistry, but with zero success, as his style is indigenous to himself----George Ohr. For more information it would behoove the interested antique historian and potter to acquire the authoritative book on the subject and the man, "The Mad Potter of Biloxi" written by Eugene Hechte, Garth Clark and Robert Ellison; published in 1989. This bank is circa 1895 and is in completely original and excellent condition, with zero restoration, no cracks, and the original surface. It is clearly marked with the appropriate markings on the underneath (see images) "G.E Ohr, Biloxi Miss." indicating a date of 1895 as is documented in the reference book "Mad Potter oif Biloxi" on page 78. This was George Ohr's period of thin walled vessels and "Biloxi bisque". The bank resembles a bag of money and reveals the coin slot on the side, beneath and between a "fold". One of the reasons this bank is so rare is, that to remove the coins the bank had to be broken; not to mention, having been made of pottery, it was prone to breakage over time, regardless. Also of note, there are no two George Orr...

Nicely shaped boar's tusk handle provides for a nice grip on this 19th century American cane with hardwood (probably hickory) tapered stem. ...

Fine walking stick made by luxury goods maker Tiffany & Co. of New York City; American, circa 1925. Made of fine quality grained black walnut, and standing 36" high, this is decorate...

fine quality circa 1900 carved and hand painted canoe, indigenous to the Pacific Northwest Indians and attributed to the Nootka (Nuu Chah Nult...

This well designed and nicely crafted dugout canoe is from the Pacific Northwest Coastal region, circa 1890s, and is likely the work of the Nuu Chah ...

The subject matter depicts the proverbial 16th century stage character "Punch", of “Punch and Judy” notoriety. He is sitting on a stack of books with a dog (Toby) by his side. The finely detailed and intricate iron casting portrays "Punch" in all his colorful clothing gear. He is hand painted with a green vest and a gold ribbon center seam; black boots with gold boot straps; red stockings; red, green and brown hat; lifelike flesh tones to his face; a multi colored green, red, and black collar; and a flesh painted hand protruding from a white shirt cuff complete "Punch's" colors. He is holding in his right hand, what appears to be, a white hat with a black and white feather, which matches the feather atop his dog's black top hat. The dog "Toby" is painted brown, with a collar that matches that of Punch. A black muzzle, white eyes and a black pupil complete the dog's coloring. The base has gold painted highlights over a black base. The entire rear of the doorstop is painted black. I went into great detail on the colors because an authentic original example should be hand painted in these colors, as depicted in the authoritative reference book "Doorstops" by Jeanne Bertoia on page 66. It is rarely found in this much paint (all original) and in this excellent condition. After all, it was a doorstop. The integrity of the paint is validated by close examination with a magnifying glass in addition to accurate color rendition under black light. This example is all original with no repairs, no repaint, and no restoration; very attractive and of fine quality. It was manufactured in England, circa 1880s. Dimensions: 12 1/4" high x 9" wide x 3 3/4" deep I am a leading specialist in the field of antique cast iron toys...

Late 19th century walking stick (cane) with a bone hand-carved handle in the shape and likeness of an eagle; mounted on hickory wood; tapere...

“Punch” gas saloon lighter, circa 1890. This item would have been placed on the counter of a saloon or private club that served alcohol, or anywhere tha...