Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 18

American Art Pottery

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2518		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 4-½". Bright yellow blooms ornament the shoulder of this petite vase. With the Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal impressed to the base, in addition to the numbers 6 (or 9), 14, and 37, and the letters X and perhaps Z. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 2519		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 4-½". A striking yellow rose ornaments this small pillow vase. With the numbers 1 and 88, and the letter X impressed to the bottom, but otherwise unmarked. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 2520		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 4". The full bloom of an orange pansy ornaments one of this vase's three sides. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, along with the number 77 and the inscribed number 19 -- or 61. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 2521		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 9". Two golden mums appear against the deep brown ground of this slender vase. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, along with the numbers 3 and 591. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 2522		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 7"; diameter: 4-½". Three-footed, three-handled vessel with an attractive orange bloom. The bottom of the piece is impressed with the Louwelsa Weller circle seal and the numbers 2 and 8. With only a few minor surface scratches, this vessel is fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 2523		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 4-½". Two modest bunches of orange blossoms ornament this two-handled vessel. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, in addition to the number 425 and the letter L. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 2524		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 3"; diameter: 5-½". This octagonal shaped vase with a single handle is decorated on its shoulder with orange flowers. The monogram WH of artist William F. Hall appears to the left of the design. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, in addition to the number 10, the letter S, plus the inscribed number 521. With some minor crazing to the handle, rim, and corners, this vessel is in fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $161
Lot 2525		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 3"; diameter: 6". This squat, circular vase with single handle is scattered with oak leaves of yellow, orange, and green. Artist Hester Pillsbury has left initials HP in the glaze to the right of the design. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, in addition to the numbers 7 and 519, and the letter S. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 2526		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 9". This vessel is ornamented with burnt orange roses and deep green leaves. Although the artist appears to have initialed at the lower right of the design, the letter(s) are indecipherable. Weller is stamped to the base. With only a very few glaze imperfections, this vase is fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 2527		Louwelsa Vase of Unusual Shape. Height: 5". Deep orange blooms appear on this unusually shaped vase. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, in addition to the numbers 10 and 67. Moderate flaking along the rim and some minor discoloration associated with cracquelure; in good to very good condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2528		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 6-½". Golden hued cherries ornament this three-sided vessel. Unmarked. Glaze imperfections, but still very good to fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 2529		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 3". The body of this bulbous, spouted vessel is decorated with wispy palm leaves. With the Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal impressed to the base, along with the numbers 6, 9, and 140, and the letter X inscribed. With some crazing at the mouth, spout, and handle; else fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 2530		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 3". Bronze and white pansies ornament the shoulder of this petite, single-handled bud vase. With the Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal impressed to the base, along with the inscribed letter K. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 2531		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 4". This simple vase is decorated with sprigs of leaves rendered in warm shades of gold and orange. The Louwelsa Weller circle seal is impressed, albeit faintly, to the base. With some minor chips (1/8" or smaller) to the rim, this vase is very good. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 2532		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 3"; diameter: 5-½". The shoulder of this short ewer is ornamented by two orange blossoms. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, along with the numbers 2, 3, and 510. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 2533		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 5-½"; width: 7". The body of this four-footed pillow vase is ornamented with cream and rust colored pansies. Aritst's initials in the glaze may be VG. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the bottom, as are the numbers 3, 6 (or 9), and 25, and the letter X. With some minor scratches and crazing, this piece is very good to fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2534		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 10-½". Two flowers, one yellow and the other burnt orange, appear on this tall vase. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, in addition to the numbers 1, 5, and 32. With some discoloration to the cracquelure near the base, and a few minor imperfections to the glaze, this vase is still fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2535		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 3-¼"; diameter: 6". This squat, circular vase has a triangular mouth and is decorated with cream colored orchids. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, along with the numbers 4 and X232, the letter I, and the inscribed number 8. With some minor surface scratching, but otherwise fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $104
Lot 2536		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 6". Deep orange flowers and wide green leaves decorate this bell-shaped vase. The Louwelsa Weller circle seal is impressed to the base, along with the number 519 and the letter X. With minor glaze imperfections and very light surface scratches and nicks, this vase is still nearly fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 2537		Louwelsa Vase. Height: 4". A handsome salmon-hued carnation with wispy green leaves ornaments this simple vase. With the Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal impressed, along with the numbers 1 and 9, to the base. There is a single chip to the rim of the base, measuring approximately ¼"; else fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2538		Louwelsa Vase with American Indian Portrait. Height: 13". This simple vase bears the portrait of a Native American man, his hair ornamented with two feathers and neck ringed with animal teeth. The artist's monogram in the glaze opposite the design appears to be the LJB of Levi J. Burgess. The Louwelsa Weller circle seal is impressed to the base, along with the numbers 4 and 96, and the letter X. With some minor surface scratches and a few imperfections in the glaze, the overall appearance is still fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,415
Lot 2539		Louwelsa Vase with Bee Motif. Height: 18-½". Against a golden brown ground, yellow blooms and green leaves are ornamented with bumble bees. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, along with the number 2. Cracquelure finish; fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2540		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 11". Stylized white blooms decorate this cylindrical vase. Unmarked. With some discoloration to the cracquelure in the darker regions near the base; still fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 2541		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 11". Pears hang from a leafy branch, all rendered in calm shades of blue. With a firing mark to the left of the scene measuring 1" and extending into a slightly discolored cracquelure and a minor chip to the glaze along the rim (less than 1/8"); still very good. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 2542		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 9-½". Lush leaves and berries in shades of blue. The Louwelsa Weller circle seal is impressed to the base, along with and X, the number 8, and the number 4 -- or perhaps the letter F for artist Charles Fouts. With some minor surface scratching and a few imperfections to the glaze; else fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $978
Lot 2543		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 9". A large, open bloom and lush leaves, all rendered in blue and white against a similarly toned blue ground. With the Louwelsa Weller circle seal impressed to the base, along with the inscribed word, Matt. The condition is very fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,323
Lot 2544		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 7-½". Two cherries and a delicately rendered leaf ornament this narrow-mouthed vessel. With Weller impressed to the base. Very fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 2545		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 5-½". The fruit-bearing branch of a cherry tree appears on this apple-shaped vessel. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal and the numbers 3 (twice) and 74 are impressed to the base. With some bubbles in the glaze and a small (less than ½") scratch to the handle, but still fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 2546		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 8". A festive holly branch decorates the body of this elegant vase. The Louwelsa Weller circle seal, the letter X, and a difficult to decipher number, perhaps 352, are impressed to the base. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $850 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 2547		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 6-½". The shoulder of this elegantly formed vessel bears holly berries and leaves. Base impresed with the Louwelsa Weller circle seal and the number 99. Some discoloration to the cracquelure, else fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 2548		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 10-½". Lush leaves and berries decorate this simple form. The Louwelsa Weller circle seal is impressed to the base, along with 396 and X. With only two minor (¼ and ½") surface scratches near the base, this vase is fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 2549		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 9". Three full blooms miraculously supported by tendril-like stems and attended by a single butterfly ornament this cylindrical vessel. With the Louwelsa Weller circle seal and the number 9068 impressed to the base. A few minor scratches and imperfections in the glaze do not detract from the beauty of this vase, which is fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 2550		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 8-½". Two peony blossoms gaze out from the surface of this vessel like two heavily lashed eyes. Unmarked. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 2551		Rare Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 6". A nearly abstract floral arrangement appears on this lovely blue pillow vase. Weller is impressed to the base. With some minor surface scratching and a defect to the glaze (approximately ¼ x ½") on the side; otherwise very good to fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2552		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 7". Two crocus blossoms and their slender leaves are rendered in shades ranging from sky to indigo. With the Louwelsa Weller circle seal and the number 525 impressed to the base. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 2553		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 8". A blackberry bush, ripe with both fruit and blossoms, is depicted in the line's characteristic blue tones. With the Louwelsa Weller circle seal, along with the number 392 and the letter X impressed to the base. Perhaps an original potting flaw which has only gradually become apparent, there is a crack to the base which extends into the body in two place, measuring 2 and 4-½" in length, but virtually disappearing into the cracquelure finish of the glazed surface. In good condition. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 2554		Rare Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 11". Deep blue carnations rise from the base of this simple vessel. The Louwelsa Weller circle seal is impressed to the base, in addition to the number 440 and the letter X. With only a few minor surface scratches, this piece is fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 2555		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 7". The fruit laden branch of a cherry tree is the subject of this study. Weller is impressed to the base. With but a very few minor surface scratches near the base, this vessel is fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $391
Lot 2556		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 7". Oak leaves and acorns decorate this cylindrical vessel with flared base and mouth. Unmarked. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 2557		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 7". A single bloom appears to emerge from the shadows near the top of this vessel. With the Louwelsa Weller circle seal impressed to the base, along with the number 99. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 2558		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 7". A cluster of blooms, perhaps bluebells, ornament this narrow-mouthed vessel. Weller stamp impressed to the base. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $834
Lot 2559		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 3"; diameter: 5". Delicately rendered leaves appear to blow across the wide shoulder of this round, single-handled, low-sitting bud vase. With the Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal and the numbers 6 and 519 impressed to the base. Very fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2560		Scarce Blue Louwelsa Vase. Height: 3"; diameter 5". The shoulder of this low sitting, hexagonal bud vase with a single handle is decorated with thorned, berry-laden branches. Artist Eugene Roberts has signed with his monogram ER in the glaze. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal and the numbers 7 and perhaps 591 are impressed to the base. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 2561		Louwelsa Vase with Goldfish Decoration. Height: 12". Three goldfish swim across the surface of this teardrop shaped vessel. Artist Eugene Roberts has signed ER below the design. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, in addition to the number 829 and the letter O. With only a very few minor surface scratches and imperfections, this vase is fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,955
Lot 2562		Rare Green Louwelsa Vase. Height: 11". Stylized roses rendered in the palest yellow appear as silhouettes against a deep green ground. Signed H Pillsbury to the right of the design along the bottom by artist Hester Pillsbury. Weller is inscribed to the base. Light surface scratching and very minor glaze chips, but still fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,025
Lot 2563		Fine Louwelsa Matt Vase. Circa 1915. Height: 12". Rust colored oak leaves and acorns silhouetted against a matte beige ground. With Weller inscribed to the base, along with the impressed Louwelsa Weller circle seal and the monogram of artist Hester Pillsbury. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,093
Lot 2564		Louwelsa Matt Vase. Height: 15". Columnar vase with grape vine and fruit in pastel shades of lavender, peach, green, and cream against a ground which fades from peach to green near the mouth. Initialed L.J.B. by artist Levi J. Burgess near the base of the vine and the vase, and with 30 impressed twice, 570, and 2 similarly impressed to the base. With only some minor surface wear, this vase is fine. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 2565		Louwelsa Matt Vase. Height: 15". Cream colored daisies with undulating stems appear against a green ground with a peach fog partially encircling the lower half of this columnar vase. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, along with numbers 570 and 4. The condition is very fine. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 2566		Louwelsa Matt Vase. Height: 12". Leaves and blooms rendered in pastel shades of cream, green, and peach appear against a ground which fades from peach to green near the mouth. The Louwelsa Weller half-circle seal is impressed to the base, along with numbers 462, 2, and 8, and the letter X. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 2567		Scarce Green Louwelsa Matt Vase. Height: 6-½". Strawberries on the vine ornament this vessel. The Louwelsa Weller circle seal is impressed to the base, alongside the inscription Matt. With some cracking in the glaze of the design, else fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805

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