CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL MONK HUMIDORS, LOT OF FOUR

CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL MONK HUMIDORS, LOT OF FOUR (image 1/[null])
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CONTINENTAL CERAMIC FIGURAL MONK HUMIDORS, LOT OF FOUR, each wearing a zucchetto, comprising one standing example wearing a robe with an apron, one sitting example featuring a religious figure in contemplation with fingers intertwined, and two head-form examples, two having sponge holder top. Marks to underside include impressed "BB", "JM", and various numerals. Bernard Bloch, Eichwald, Bohemia; Johann Maresch (Austrian, 1821-1914), Austria or Czechoslovakia; and other. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 10" HOA.Published: Horowitz - Figural Humidors, Mostly Victorian, head example with gap tooth p. 31, fig. 99.Literature: Parallels Horowitz - Figural Humidors, Mostly Victorian, head example closed mouth p. 31, fig. 100 and standing example p. 68, fig. 310.Condition Three undamaged, except each having some scattered glaze wear/losses; gap tooth head having a minor chip to bottom rim interior and a minor flake to collar.
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