"Femina El Fera" Figural Studio Stoneware Vase / Candleholder Signed Polk

Description

Bulbous-form figural ceramic vase / candleholder. Marvelous textural elements: an unglazed slab with a hole for a candle or flowers was applied to an orb-shaped base with a woman's face on the front and a beastly figure on the back (hence, the incised script on the front 'Femina el Fera," translating from Catalan to mean "Female Beast"). Intriguing piece, with nice patina / wear from age (namely craze lines, as shown).
Incised "Polk" signature present to the underside.
Height: 6.5"
Width: 6.25"
Depth: 5.25"
Internal Note - P12

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent, vintage condition

Materials & Techniques:
Stoneware

Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent, vintage condition

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

6.5 x 6.25 x 5.25 in

"Femina El Fera" Figural Studio Stoneware Vase / Candleholder Signed Polk

Lot 0360

Estimate $650-$1,350

Starting Bid

Secure

$320

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

November Antiques & Interiors Showcase

New York, NY, United States

Large Repaired Satsuma Vase, Meiji: A large Meiji period Satsuma vase, late 19th century. 11 1/2 inches wide by 24 1/2 inches tall Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition Notes:

Large Repaired Satsuma Vase, Meiji

$420

Savannah, GA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Studio Pottery Double Fish Dish, Dated 2003: Piscean Balance: A Sgraffito Stoneware Charger La Fuente (2003) Evoking a sense of natural harmony, this large stoneware dish from the studio of La Fuente captures the dynamic energy of aquatic life.

Studio Pottery Double Fish Dish, Dated 2003

$340

Downingtown, PA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

1960s French Mid-Century-Modern Knife Rest: For purist that want to create an authentic mid century ambiance on their table , this set of 12 pieces is perfect , presents clean and simple lines and plays with the different materials look the

1960s French Mid-Century-Modern Knife Rest

$300

Nipomo, CA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Mid 19th Century Antique Picture Frame: 19 th c Antique picture frame, slightly distressed with small losses. Inner dimensions 20" by 25,5". Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition

Mid 19th Century Antique Picture Frame

$150

Boca Raton, FL

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

White and Black Brian Heritage Signed Handblown Art Glass Vessel, 2001: Add sculptural flair to your space with this stunning handblown glass vessel by American glass artist Brian Heritage. Signed and dated 2001 on the base, this substantial piece features a gently

White and Black Brian Heritage Signed Handblown Art Glass Vessel, 2001

$220

Renton, WA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Pair of Acoma Pueblo Hand-Painted Pottery Jars, Signed by Florence & D. Sarracino: A striking pair of Acoma Pueblo pottery jars, each hand-coiled and painted in the bold black, white, and oxblood red geometric tradition for which Acoma pottery is celebrated. Both are signed by

Pair of Acoma Pueblo Hand-Painted Pottery Jars, Signed by Florence & D. Sarracino

$170

Renton, WA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

19th-Century French Glazed Earthenware Jar: A striking 19th-century French earthenware water jar with a rich, timeworn surface and expressive form. This traditional utilitarian vessel was likely made in the southwest of France and used to

19th-Century French Glazed Earthenware Jar

$170

Atlanta, GA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Vintage Rialto New York Lucite Lighted Vanity Mirror- Magnifying/Standard Setting: Vintage Rialto New York Lucite Lighted Vanity Mirror- Magnifying/Standard Setting. Perfect mirror for doing one's makeup and facials. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered

Vintage Rialto New York Lucite Lighted Vanity Mirror- Magnifying/Standard Setting

$170

Plantation, FL

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

19th Century New England Bentwood Green Pantry Box With Crackled Texture: Lidded pantry box with original deep aqua-green painted surfaces - further darkened by natural patina that it appears almost black (New England, USA, 19th Century). Steamed and bentwood sides are

19th Century New England Bentwood Green Pantry Box With Crackled Texture

$200

brooklyn, NY

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Vintage Handwritten Quote, Signed and Framed: Up for consideration is a beautiful vintage signed and framed hand written quote. This would bring a piece of history into your home and it is a perfect conversation starter, and it is great for the

Vintage Handwritten Quote, Signed and Framed

$220

Hiram, GA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

1920s French Vintage Limoge Salt and Pepper Set in Original Box: In the original box they lovely set present a hand floral decor on each container with a silver rim and two silver spoons , notice the lovely decor typical for the 1920 , both pieces are stamp by the

1920s French Vintage Limoge Salt and Pepper Set in Original Box

$300

Nipomo, CA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Vintage English Export Hand Painted Tea Caddy Lamp: The artist hand-painted a pair of colorful parrots perching on a tree. People love these beautiful birds, issue stamps for them, establish websites, and even use them as a symbol of wisdom. Parrots

Vintage English Export Hand Painted Tea Caddy Lamp

$240

Brooklyn, NY

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Vintage English Export Tea Caddy Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Figurines Table Lamp: "Vintage English Tea Caddy, This lamp is a very typical European Chinoiserie art form from the 17th to 18th centuries. It is a work of art no matter where it is placed indoors. Each one is

Vintage English Export Tea Caddy Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Figurines Table Lamp

$240

Brooklyn, NY

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Vintage English Export Hand Painted Ribbon With Fruits Still Life Hexagon Tea Caddy Lamp: Vintage English Export Hand Painted Tea Caddy Lamp.The picture is a group of fruit still life under the curtain, which has a very good decorative effect. The number 6 indicates the tea model at that

Vintage English Export Hand Painted Ribbon With Fruits Still Life Hexagon Tea Caddy Lamp

$240

Brooklyn, NY

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Feigenspan Pride of Newark p.o.n. Beer Advertising Sign, 1930s: A Feigenspan Pride of Newark P.O.N. Beer eglomise advertising sign, 1930s. 24 3/4 by 20 3/4 inches Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition

Feigenspan Pride of Newark p.o.n. Beer Advertising Sign, 1930s

$240

Savannah, GA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Southern Plaza Express Railroad Sign, 1950s: A Southern Plaza Express railroad sign, 1950s. 23 3/4 inches wide Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition Notes: Good with wear and paint

Southern Plaza Express Railroad Sign, 1950s

$200

Savannah, GA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Victorian Bacchic Flagon, c.1890: An English Victorian cut crystal flagon with bacchic face spout, circa 1890. 5 1/2 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 12 1/2 inches tall Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered

Victorian Bacchic Flagon, c.1890

$200

Savannah, GA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Late 20th Century Skull Diamond Earrings, A Pair: These are stunning single cut pave diamond skull earrings. They are stamped 14k. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition Notes: Great

Late 20th Century Skull Diamond Earrings, A Pair

$460

Wichita, KS

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

French Bacchus & Putti Bisque Jardiniere: A bisque jardiniere depicting Bacchic scene with putto, France, 19th century. 9 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches deep by 9 inches tall Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered

French Bacchus & Putti Bisque Jardiniere

$360

Savannah, GA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Monumental Martz Studio Ceramic Lamp, 1950s: A monumental Martz Studio ceramic lamp, 1950s. 7 1/2 inches wide by 44 1/2 inches tall; 28 inches top of ceramic Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections

Monumental Martz Studio Ceramic Lamp, 1950s

$550

Savannah, GA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

Related Items

MOCHE TERRACOTTA ANTHROPOMORPHIC JAR: Ca. AD 500 - 700 > A Moche terracotta anthropomorphic jar modelled with a large frontal face beneath a tall segmented headdress. Smaller sculptural details and rounded projections articulate the reddi

MOCHE TERRACOTTA ANTHROPOMORPHIC JAR

£1,300

London, UK

Apollo Art Auctions

4.6

(142)

Roman terra sigillata lagynos with figurative decoration.: Roman terra sigillata lagynos with figurative decoration. North Africa, 3rd century AD. H 18.8cm, ? 16.5cm. Mold-made. Single-handled lentoid flask, the neck shaped as the head of an elderly woman wit

Roman terra sigillata lagynos with figurative decoration.

€1,400

Munich, Bavaria

Gorny & Mosch GmbH

4.3

(4)

Monumental Postmodern Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp in the Manner of Gary McCloy, Palm Springs Estat: An extraordinary and highly sculptural postmodern ceramic table lamp acquired from a notable Palm Springs estate, embodying the bold color palette, playful forms, and artistic experimentation that def

Ends in 35m 38s

Monumental Postmodern Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp in the Manner of Gary McCloy, Palm Springs Estat

$750

Los Angeles, CA

Chairish Auction House

4.4

(30)

TAIRONA FIGURATIVE VESSEL: Ca. AD 1000 - 1500 > A Tairona pottery vessel with a broad open rim and two superimposed stylised faces, raised on a low circular foot. The larger upper face has sweeping arched brows, a projecting no

TAIRONA FIGURATIVE VESSEL

£260

London, UK

Apollo Art Auctions

4.6

(142)

FLORA CABLE HUCKFIELD/ NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES ART POTTERY VASE WITH NATIVE AMERICAN MOTIF Mold: FLORA CABLE HUCKFIELD/ NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES ART POTTERY VASE WITH NATIVE AMERICAN MOTIF Mold #151 Mark stamped on underside; HUCK/SIOUX/151 impressed. Vase depicts Native American Warrior on h

FLORA CABLE HUCKFIELD/ NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES ART POTTERY VASE WITH NATIVE AMERICAN MOTIF Mold

Current Bid - 1 bid

$250

Chevy Chase, MD

Sloans & Kenyon

4.4

(108)

Ancient Niger Bura Culture Footed Vessel, Trumpet Base, Applied Ladder Pattern: Africa, Niger, Bura culture, ca. 200–1100 CE. A hand-built terracotta jar with an egg-shaped body set on a tall pedestal foot that flares like a trumpet bell. The short neck ends in a slightly evert

Ancient Niger Bura Culture Footed Vessel, Trumpet Base, Applied Ladder Pattern

$500

Louisville, CO

Artemis Fine Arts

4.7

(1.5k)

Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Maruju Gama Kiln: Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Maruju Gama Kiln. Studio pottery ceramic vessel with a rolled rim and textured reddish-terracotta clay body, accented by a subtle patch of glossy olive-green natural ash gla

Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Maruju Gama Kiln

$200

SARASOTA, FL

Sarasota Estate Auction

4.6

(681)

A RAEREN SALT GLAZED STONEWARE MEDALLION JUG: late 16th Century, the globular body applied with portrait medallions and foliage above an inscribed band reading DRINCK VN IS GOTS NEIT FERGEIST, the cylindrical neck with applied panels and a loop h

A RAEREN SALT GLAZED STONEWARE MEDALLION JUG

£600

Ripon, North Yorkshire

Elstob Auctioneers

4.3

(62)

Ancient Ritual Earthenware Painted Pottery Vessel: Ancient Ritual Earthenware Painted Pottery Vessel, finely shaped and finished with natural color variations, aged surface patina, and strong collector appeal. Please review the photographs for conditi

Ancient Ritual Earthenware Painted Pottery Vessel

$3,500

Bangkok, TH

Himalayan & Asian Art Antique Jewelry Beads

4.3

(9)

Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery pinch neck bulbous vase, 1979,: Laura Andreson California (1902 - 1999) American studio pottery pinch neck bulbous vase, 1979 stoneware mottled banded earthtone glaze signed and dated under base. Biography from the Archives of askAR

Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery pinch neck bulbous vase, 1979,

$100

Indianapolis, IN

Ripley Auctions

4.4

(212)

Roman terra sigillata figurative flask from the workshop of Navigius.: Roman terra sigillata figurative flask from the workshop of Navigius. North Africa, 270 - 320 AD. H 22.9cm, W 11.9cm. Mold-made. Flask in the shape of an African boy with tight, curly hair. On the con

Roman terra sigillata figurative flask from the workshop of Navigius.

€1,100

Munich, Bavaria

Gorny & Mosch GmbH

4.3

(4)

GREEK CORINTHIAN POTTERY ARYBALLOS: Highly decorated, wide flat lip, aryballos were vessels mainly used for oils and perfumes or even offerings. Round body, decorations include red and black markings with circles, arrowheads andwheels.

GREEK CORINTHIAN POTTERY ARYBALLOS

$150

Middleboro, MA

White's Auctions

4.5

(230)

Related Articles

Reinvention fuels success of glass legend Daum

Reinvention fuels success of glass legend Daum

By Sheila Gibson Stoodley

Dedham Pottery founder's obsession with glazes led to glory

Dedham Pottery founder's obsession with glazes led to glory

By Andrea Valluzzo

Doyle Lane's ceramics crackle, bubble, and drip

Doyle Lane's ceramics crackle, bubble, and drip

By Andrea Valluzzo

Gaetano Pesce designed fun, forward-thinking furnishings

Gaetano Pesce designed fun, forward-thinking furnishings

By Andrea Valluzzo

Tammy Garcia is sculpting the future of Native American pottery

Tammy Garcia is sculpting the future of Native American pottery

By Andrea Valluzzo

Toshiko Takaezu closed her vessels and sealed a rattle inside

Toshiko Takaezu closed her vessels and sealed a rattle inside

By Andrea Valluzzo

TOP