Antique C1913 - 15 Joseph Meyer Newcomb College Vase Matte Blue Green Art & Craft
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:12536344 | Object Type: Vase |
| Color: Blue |
Newcomb College had been founded expressly to instruct young southern women in liberal arts. The art school opened in 1886 and production of art pottery on a for profit basis began in 1895 under the supervision of art professors William Woodward, Ellsworth Woodward and Mary Given Sheerer. Early piece at the pottery closely reflected the arts and crafts era in which the pottery was operating. The pottery depicted Louisiana’s local flora, done in blue, yellow and green high glazed. The... high point of Newcomb is generally considered to be from 1897-1917. During that period the pottery experimented with various glazed and designs, and won numerous awards at various exhibition the country and in Europe. As the school entered the 1920s, new professors arrived and began to introduce influences from 1913 International Exhibition art highly carved pieces done in Matt Glazes of blue, green and pink marked this period. Perhaps one of the most famous Newcomb Pottery Design, The “ Moon & Moss “ style was introduced in this period. * This is a very gorgeous an antique Newcomb College, Hard to find , The mark on the base with the include an “ N” inside of a “ C “ to Indicate the school . NC marks for Newcomb College and along with the ciphers of the potter and craftsman who both created the piece. ( The JM mark for Joseph Meyer ), B ( enclosed in a circle ) had mark indicating the type of buff clay with a semi -matte glaze in 1913-1915 and the number is the registration for a Newcomb Piece. There is no chips, no cracks , damage or repair of any kind. This vase is 3 1/4 tall and 3 1/2 wide. Mint Condition and Gorgeous Looking ! Do not miss it !!! If you have any questions to ask we will be gladly answer you please contact us. We always do such a great package for you and be careful we want your to be happy with your purchase, very important !Thank you so much !
