Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(4) French Gustave De Bruyn, Onnaing & Sarreguemines Majolica Pitchers

Price realized
$275
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$225
Category
Ceramics, Bowls & Glass
Sold
May 16, 2025
Sale
DAY 2- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 4) French tin-glazed earthenware handled pitchers, each with pinched rim for pouring, impressed maker's mark underfoot, including: (2) Art Nouveau period pitchers, Gustave de Bruyn (1838-1916) & Fils, Fives-Lille, (one) with central pink flower flanked by sheaths of wheat, (one) depicting a swan in a pond, largest: approx 9"h, 7.5"w, 5.75"d; (1) Frie Onnaing, with relief-molded roses in geometric surround, approx 7.5"h, 6.5"w, 4.5"d; (1) Sarreguemines portrait pitcher, in the form of a bearded man, inscribed Paul Kruger (South African, 1825-1904), approx 7"h, 7.5"w, 4.75"d; 8.75lbs total

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.