Incollect Magazine Issue 7

Special Single-Owner Auction - February 9 & 10, 2024 e estate collection of William “Billy” G. Steidel, of Alexandria, VA. Featuring over 200 pieces of rare Virginia and other stoneware. 2177 Green Valley Lane | Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 | VAF #782 540.434.3939 | jeffreysevans.com | info@jeffreysevans.com Always accepting quality consignments. Please contact Janice Hannah at (540) 434-3939, ext. 102 or consign@jeffreysevans.com to request a free evaluation of your property. Specialists in Southern decorative arts, Americana, folk art, 18th to 20th c. glass and ceramics, and ne antiques of all types. Conducting monthly catalogued auctions as well as providing appraisal and museum services. Visit us and bid at je reysevans.com Important African-American Made Stoneware Jar Attributed to David Jarbour (b.c. 1790), a free-black potter working at Hugh Smith’s (1769-1856), Wilkes Street Pottery, Alexandria, VA. 1825-1830. Stamped on each side with Smith’s mark. Approximately ten- gallon capacity. Exhibiting elaborate brushed cobalt decorations on both sides. 20 3/4” H. In excellent condition. With provenance back to the original owner and extensive publication history. Estimate: $80,000 - $ 120,000 is jar is one of the most highly developed examples of stoneware recorded thus far by an identi ed African-American potter. Its superb construction and grand decoration fully demonstrate David Jarbour’s ability as a master potter working on the same level as David Drake. Combined with its stellar provenance and publication history, the appearance of the present jar on the market o ers a rare opportunity to acquire a signi cant example of American folk art by a noted African-American artisan.