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McCarty Pottery, Hippopotamus, glazed earthenware, incised 'McCarty's / Merigold / Miss' on the underside, signed again on the side© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Hippopotamus

McCarty Pottery

$8,320 price realized incl. premium

≈ £6,287≈ €7,269

Hammer $6,500 · with buyer’s premium $8,320

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As published: “glazed earthenware, incised 'McCarty's / Merigold / Miss' on the underside, signed again on the side”
Signed / inscribed
Signed again on the side height 5 1/2in
Category
Ceramics & studio pottery
Dimensions
height 5 1/2in (40cm); width 6 3/4in (72cm); length 14in (56cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Modern Design | Art (30853)
Date
July 31, 2025
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
162
Estimate
$2,000 – $3,000 (≈ £1,511 – £2,267) (≈ €1,747 – €2,621)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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