George E. Ohr, Teapot

George E. Ohr

1857–1918

George Edgar Ohr was an American ceramic artist and the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi" in Mississippi. In recognition of his innovative experimentation with modern clay… (Wikipedia)

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  1. George E. Ohr, Vase, 1898-1910, glazed earthenwareVaseRago Auctions · $120,650≈ £88,785≈ €102,298Sign up to see
  2. George E. Ohr, Vase, c. 1903, bisque earthenware with glazed interiorVaseRago Auctions · $95,250≈ £70,093≈ €80,761Sign up to see
  3. George E. Ohr, Large vase, 1897-1900, glazed earthenwareLarge vaseRago Auctions · $83,820≈ £61,682≈ €71,070Sign up to see

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  1. George E. Ohr, Creamer and open sugar bowl
    Creamer and open sugar bowl
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 156
  2. George E. Ohr, Pitcher, 1898-1910, bisque earthenware
    Pitcher, 1898-1910
    Sculpture
    4¾ h x 7½ w x 5 d in (12 x 19 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 122
    $2,394≈ £1,835≈ €2,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. George E. Ohr, Large pitcher, 1897-1900, glazed earthenware
    Large pitcher, 1897-1900
    Sculpture
    8¼ h x 8¼ w x 7 d in (21 x 21 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 123
    $5,040≈ £3,864≈ €4,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. George E. Ohr, Vase, 1898-1910, scroddled bisque earthenware
    Vase, 1898-1910
    Sculpture
    4⅝ h x 6 w x 4⅝ d in (12 x 15 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 124
    $3,024≈ £2,318≈ €2,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. George E. Ohr, Puzzle mugs, set of two, glazed earthenware
    Puzzle mugs, set of two
    Sculpture
    3¾ h x 5 w x 3½ d in (10 x 13 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $3,024≈ £2,318≈ €2,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. George E. Ohr, Exceptional and Large vase, 1898-1910, glazed earthenware
    Exceptional and Large vase, 1898-1910
    Sculpture
    10¼ h x 6¾ w x 5⅝ d in (26 x 17 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $12,600≈ £9,660≈ €11,438Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. George E. Ohr, Large footed vase, 1898-1910, bisque earthenware
    Large footed vase, 1898-1910
    Sculpture
    8 h x 10 w x 8½ d in (20 x 25 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $3,024≈ £2,318≈ €2,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. George E. Ohr, Fine vase, 1895-96, glazed earthenware
    Fine vase, 1895-96
    Sculpture
    3⅝ h x 4¾ w x 2¾ d in (9 x 12 x 7 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 130
    $9,450≈ £7,245≈ €8,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. George E. Ohr, Exceptional vase, 1906, scroddled bisque earthenware
    Exceptional vase, 1906
    Sculpture
    3½ h x 4¾ w x 3½ d in (9 x 12 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 166
    $10,080≈ £7,728≈ €9,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. George E. Ohr, Chamberstick, 1898-1910, bisque earthenware
    Chamberstick, 1898-1910
    Sculpture
    5⅛ h x 4⅜ dia in (13 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $819≈ £628≈ €743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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About George E. Ohr

George Edgar Ohr was an American ceramic artist and the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi" in Mississippi. In recognition of his innovative experimentation with modern clay forms from 1880 to 1910, some consider him a precursor to the American Abstract-Expressionism movement.

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In museum collections

  • George E. Ohr, TeapotTeapot, ca. 1897–1900
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • George E. Ohr, BowlBowl, ca. 1898–1910
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • George E. Ohr, VaseVase, ca. 1897–1900
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • George E. Ohr, BowlBowl, ca. 1897–1900
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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