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Lot 4013

A RARE SARREGUEMINES FIGURAL JASPERWARE TOBACCO JAR
19TH CENTURY, LEONARD JOEL LOCAL DELIVERY SIZE: SMALL

A smear glaze tobacco jar and cover, modelled as a toga-clad monkey bearing a lantern, standing in front of Diogene's barrel, labelled 'DIOGENE'. All above a turning oval base impressed with the numbered 352 and the phrase 'Je cherghe un singe?', along with the letter T.
The John Scarce Collection
20cm high, 11.5cm wide, 17cm deep

Estimate $380 - $540

Unsold

no visible repairs, discolouration in places, particularly to opening of jar consistent with age and use.
Approximately 1472 gms total weight


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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


Diogene's was a Greek philosopher, who was well known for his philosophical stunts, which including carrying a lamp during daylight, claiming he was in search of an honest man, during the evenings he often slept in a large ceramic jar, as depicted in this example.

The Thursday Auction: Objects & Collectables

AUCTION
Sale: LJW8322
2:00pm - 9 July 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Wednesday 8 July, 9am-8pm

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