Fine Southern Pottery & Folk Art Auction
Lot 127:
Rare Charles Lisk Snake Face Jug
Description
Fine Charles Lisk Face Snake Jug in Swril Ware, of Vale, North Carolina. Charles Lisk a native of Robbins NC area. He is related to the Brown family, some of which worked in the folk pottery tradition production. When Charles got married he moved to the Vale NC area around 1981. In 1982 he was producing his own wares & creations. He was living in the Reinhardt Brothers family home and shop that was located next to the late Burlon Craig home & pottery shop. Charles and Burlon struck up a great friendship and his work bears a strong influence of Burlons work’s with Mr. Lisk own spin on his creations. Charles Lisk is a true master folk potter and this example shows his perfection to the craft. This is a great example of a miniature snake face jug in swirl clay which he is one of the best in swirl clay pottery. This has the classic facial features that are highly detailed with a very nice snake, and china plate teeth. Glossy feldspathic glaze over brown & cream swirl ware. Condition is mint and collector grade example, standing 5 1/2" Tall
Condition: Mint
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