Antique Blue & White Pearlware Pottery Humidor "A Present for Mr. Capes 1834" Mid-Century Modern was discussed by critic Peter

was discussed by critic Peter Selz at a presentation at the International Congress of Art Critics Conference

the censer is set upon the original carved hardwood stand

A very large 24" (61cm) Franz Xavier Bergmann (1861-1936) cold painted bronze group statue

the flared top of a mottled red color with four bulbous elliptical shapes blown through the iron armature

Raised on a domed foot with corresponding decoration below a ribbed waist

Antique Blue & White Pearlware Pottery Humidor "A Present for Mr. Capes 1834" Mid-Century Modern was discussed by critic PeterA very rare dated & inscribed William IV period Pearlware blue & white pottery humidor tobacco jar & cover, 1834. The jar with a pronounced dome or bell shaped cover mounted with an acorn shaped finial, both the cover & base are finely decorated with boats on a river within a landscape with castle ruins. The jar has a painted dedication to the front in black lettering, with the legend; "A Present to Mr. Capes 1834". It is rather rare to have such a