Marvin Bailey Bear Jug

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11"

Large folk pottery jug with warm brown glaze and textured surface, featuring a sculpted black bear climbing the side of the vessel.

Condition

mint condition as fired by the artist

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Marvin Bailey Bear Jug

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Estimate $100-$200Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Ledbetter's Folk Art & Pottery

Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Gibsonville, NC, United States

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Albert Hodge Folk Pottery Figural: 9"x19" Whimsical folk pottery figural depicting a smiling rider seated atop a long green alligator, with modeled teeth, claws and expressive facial details.

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