Lot 180: Rookwood stein, Standard glaze portrait Sturgis Laurence

Rookwood stein, Standard glaze portrait Sturgis Laurence : Rookwood stein, Standard glaze with a portrait titled "Jos. Jefferson as 'Dr. Pangloss.'," executed by Sturgis Laurence in 1896, #820, 7"w x 8"h, restored chip at lip, Jefferson was a popular actor at this time and is often the subject of Rookwood's portrait painters

restoration to rim, handle and large area on back; minor crazing and firing lines; a few minor scratches; lid missing; factory hole at top of handle; impressed logo, date, shape #, title, artist's full signature and Oct 96 on base