Lot #175: Mary Gregory - Large Blue Glass Pitcher

Mary Gregory - Large Blue Glass Pitcher • While named after Mary Gregory, an artist who worked for the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in the 1880's, this style actually originated in Bohemia which is now Czech Republic. • The extravagantly ruffled or crimped top is a classic indicator of this being made in the late 19th or early 20th century (c. 1880-1910). • From further research, concerning lightness of the piece, thinness of the glass, and the small included bubbles, this piece more likely dates 1880 to 1890. • The girl is depicted in a classic 19th- century pose, seated on a fence or wall in a pastoral setting designed to evoke a sense of innocence and Victorian charm. • The white enamel has different thicknesses. This "built-up" effect creates a 3D texture (impasto), especially visible in the folds of her dress and the foliage which indicate it was hand- painted by a skilled artisan, rather than stenciled or mass-produced. • In mixed condition, there are no chips, but there was a major break in the past to the base, which has been repaired. So is being sold "As Is". View Images. • Weight: 1 lb. 15 1/8 oz. or 884 grams • 27 cm. x 18 cm. x 15.5 cm. Dimensions: 27 cm. x 18 cm. x 15.5 cm. Pickup category timeslot {A}