Overview
A large, ovoid ceramic vase featuring a dramatic 'Standard Glaze' finish with a blended dark green and brown background.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
A large, ovoid ceramic vase featuring a dramatic 'Standard Glaze' finish with a blended dark green and brown background.
Story
The late 19th century saw a dramatic shift in ceramics as artists began to treat clay like a canvas, moving away from simple patterns toward moody, atmospheric 'underglaze' paintings.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this piece follows the tradition established by the 'Big Three' of Ohio pottery: Rookwood, Weller, and Roseville.
Condition & Value
The glaze appears to have a high luster with no visible chips or cracks in the primary view. Fine 'crazing' (microscopic cracking of the glaze) is likely present upon close inspection, which is standard for ceramics of this age and does not significantly detract from value unless it is stained.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
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