Rare Vintage NICODEMUS “Smoky Mountains” Jug with Bear
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- Rare “Smoky Mountains” jug by Columbus artist Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990)
- Dated vintage, circa 1960
- Bulbous silhouette with a small opening and rounded handle
- Light green glazed finish with red-brown accents
- Simple figure of a bear painted on the front
- “Great Smoky Mountains” written en verso
- Nicodemus sticker on underside
About the Artist:
Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) was a Columbus, Ohio potter, sculptor, and teacher known for his small clay birds, as well as other wildlife, teapots and pitchers. His pieces are recognizable as being produced with variously colored translucent glazes, which enhanced the redness of the high iron content of Ohio clay to create a russet brown undertone. Nicodemus earned a degree from Cleveland Art School and then went on to teach at Dayton Art School and Wittenberg College. In 1932, he became dean at the Columbus College of Art and Design and later taught at Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus’s molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request.
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Out of stock
Good condition. Minor scratches and wear throughout.
4″W x 8.5″D x 6″H
