Preliminary identification
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Overview
A charming, bulbous earthenware pitcher featuring a hand-painted polychrome floral motif with thick black outlines. The piece is dated 1929 on the base, capturing the final flourish of the Arts & Crafts movement's emphasis on the 'hand of the maker' just as the Great Depression began.
Story
Dated 1929, this pitcher was finished just as the world changed forever. Small studios like Lomars flourished by offering unique, soulful alternatives to factory-made goods. It represents the last breath of 1920s optimism.
Maker / Origin
Lomars Studio appears to have been a small-scale boutique pottery studio or a high-end decorating shop. During this era, many talented artists worked in small collectives, often purchasing 'blanks' from larger potteries to hand-paint with their own signature styles. Their work is rare today because these small studios often didn't survive the economic crash of the 1930s.
Condition & Value
The pitcher appears to be in good vintage condition with some expected shelf wear on the unglazed foot. There is minor crazing visible in the glaze, which is common and often desired in pottery of this age. Condition is consistent with a well-cared-for cabinet piece.
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Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
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