Duck and Fish Decoys, Folk Art, Art Glass, Decorative Arts and Furniture
Lot 130:
Description
A contemporary Pennsylvania redware rectangular platter with clipped corners, manufactured by Breininger Pottery of Robesonia, Pennsylvania. The piece is constructed from red earthenware clay and features a glossy black slip-glazed face. The decoration consists of traditional Pennsylvania German folk art motifs, including a central four-pointed star-flower on a tall stalk flanked by two symmetrical distelfink birds perched on floral sprays. The design is executed using slip-trailing and sgraffito techniques in cream-yellow and terracotta brown. The reverse remains unglazed, showing the natural red clay body, and is hand-inscribed: Breininger Pottery / T.S. / Robesonia, PA / Nov. 4, 2003 / nice warm day.
Width: 13.75 inches
Height: 9.25 inches.
Condition report:
There is a visible flake or chip on the left edge rim, measuring approximately 0.25 inches, where the dark surface glaze has been lost to reveal the underlying red clay body. The glazed surface exhibits minor handling marks and light surface scuffs consistent with age and display. The body is free of cracks or professional repairs.
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