FINE WALRATH POTTERY MUG MADE FOR FRANK VON DER LANCKEN.

FINE WALRATH POTTERY MUG MADE FOR FRANK VON DER LANCKEN. First quarter 20th century, Rochester, NY. The arts and crafts matte glaze example in muted shades of greens and beige decorated overall with a floral motif and the letters “VON” within a rondel, the opposing side with “ALEMBIC” within a panel. The underside with inscribed mark for Walrath Pottery. The first comprehensive exhibition for Frank von der Lancken was held at Hirschl & Adler January 6th – February 24th 2001. Frank was “born in Brooklyn in 1872, von der Lancken was one of the early progenitors of the Arts and Crafts movement in America, an artist of exceptional talent, and an educator of great passion. In many ways, Frank von der Lancken was at the very forefront of American art; yet, astoundingly, he slipped by almost unnoticed”. SIZE: 5-1/8″ h. PROVENANCE: Descended through the family of Frank von der Lancken. CONDITION: Generally very good. 7-70027 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3128	$1,955.00	FINE WALRATH POTTERY MUG MADE FOR FRANK VON DER LANCKEN. First quarter 20th century, Rochester, NY. The arts and crafts matte glaze example in muted shades of greens and beige decorated overall with a floral motif and the letters “VON” within a rondel, the opposing side with “ALEMBIC” within a panel. The underside with inscribed mark for Walrath Pottery. The first comprehensive exhibition for Frank von der Lancken was held at Hirschl & Adler January 6th – February 24th 2001. Frank was “born in Brooklyn in 1872, von der Lancken was one of the early progenitors of the Arts and Crafts movement in America, an artist of exceptional talent, and an educator of great passion. In many ways, Frank von der Lancken was at the very forefront of American art; yet, astoundingly, he slipped by almost unnoticed”. SIZE: 5-1/8″ h. PROVENANCE: Descended through the family of Frank von der Lancken. CONDITION: Generally very good. 7-70027 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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