NEW YORK — One particular potter in New England was a standout during the Arts and Crafts era. The Grueby Faience Company was founded in 1894 in Revere, Mass., by Boston-born William Henry Grueby, who was both a potter and businessman. The firm employed many talented artists and its famous matte green hue — dubbed by some as Grueby green or “curdled green” — seen on its products became ubiquitous and instantly popular. Antique Grueby vases and lamps are relatively easy to find at auction, but locating Grueby’s elegantly decorated ceramic tiles in fine original condition is even more challenging.
Mirror with great provenance reflects well on McInnis Dec. 18 sale
AMESBURY, Mass. – John McInnis Auctioneers will present an on-site estate auction under a heated tent at the Round Plain Farm in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, a long time Loring family home, on Saturday, December 18. The sale will feature early American period antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs and Chinese porcelain. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.