Overview
A classic piece of anthropomorphic kitchenware, this hand-painted ceramic jar features a mother sow tenderly holding four piglets.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
A classic piece of anthropomorphic kitchenware, this hand-painted ceramic jar features a mother sow tenderly holding four piglets.
Story
In the mid-1970s, the American kitchen moved away from the sleek, sterile lines of mid-century modernism toward a warmer, more 'country' aesthetic.
Maker / Origin
Fitz and Floyd was founded in Dallas in 1960 and quickly became the gold standard for hand-painted ceramic collectibles.
Condition & Value
The glaze appears to be in excellent condition with no visible crazing or staining in the photo. The most critical areas to inspect are the piglets' ears and the mother's bow, as these protruding elements are prone to chipping. Assuming no hidden damage, this is a very well-preserved example.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375