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, Vase, 1898-1910, glazed earthenware
    Vase, 1898-1910
    Sculpture
    3¾ h x 5½ w x 3¼ d in (10 x 14 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $3,276≈ £2,635≈ €3,066Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. George E. Ohr, Bud vase, 1897-1900, glazed earthenware
    Bud vase, 1897-1900
    Sculpture
    4¼ h x 2½ dia in (11 x 6 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 181
    $2,772≈ £2,229≈ €2,594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. George E. Ohr, Pitcher, 1895-96, glazed earthenware
    Pitcher, 1895-96
    Sculpture
    3¾ h x 4 w x 3 d in (10 x 10 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 182
    $1,638≈ £1,317≈ €1,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. George E. Ohr, Novelty hat, c. 1895-96, glazed earthenware
    Novelty hat, c. 1895-96
    Sculpture
    3⅜ h x 3⅝ w x 3¼ d in (9 x 9 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 185
    $504≈ £405≈ €472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. George E. Ohr, Vase, 1895-96, glazed earthenware
    Vase, 1895-96
    Sculpture
    2¼ h x 3½ dia in (6 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 186
    $1,764≈ £1,419≈ €1,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. George E. Ohr, Jefferson mug
    Jefferson mug
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 147
  7. George E. Ohr, Puzzle mug
    Puzzle mug
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 153
  8. George E. Ohr, Rare Jefferson dragon mug
    Rare Jefferson dragon mug
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 167
  9. George E. Ohr, Vase
    Vase
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 170
  10. George E. Ohr, Novelty chamber pot pitcher
    Novelty chamber pot pitcher
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 172

George E. Ohr sculpture (534)

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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