MCM Ceramic Signed Bear
Ceramic bear Signed 6 SUGITANI Stylized bear 8 inches by 3 1/2 inches by 3/12 inches Brown-orange color No chips or dings Purchased at goodwill
8.5 by 3.5 by 3.5
Auction House
Yes
Hi Deborah,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage glazed earthenware bear
20th Century
signed "SUGITANI / 6"
The stylized form on four legs with muscular shoulders and hips, with an orange-brown glaze overall; the belly with a firing vent and inscribed "SUGITANI / 6"
3 1/2 inches high, 8 1/2 inches long, 3 1/2 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: acquired at Goodwill
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
It's very heavy pottery
Hi Deborah,
Thanks! I am not familiar with that potter (and can't find anything on them in an online search, unless the name is spelled incorrectly?). But I've valued this based on other earthenware bears of similar size.
You're all set.
No it's very heavy pottery