MCM Ceramic Signed Bear

25 March 2023

Collectibles

Description

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

Dimensions

8.5 by 3.5 by 3.5

Acquired from
Auction House

For sale
Yes

Answered within 4 days

By Delia

Mar 28, 23:38 UTC

Fair Market Value

$200 - $300 USD

Suggested Asking Price $350 USD

What does this mean?

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.

Deborah jones Mar 28, 23:47 UTC

No it's very heavy pottery

Deborah jones Mar 28, 23:47 UTC

It's very heavy pottery

Delia Mar 28, 23:56 UTC

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.

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

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MCM Ceramic Signed Bear

No it's very heavy pottery

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.

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

Communicate directly with a qualified specialist and get a fair market valuation of your item, typically in 48 hours or less.

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MCM Ceramic Signed Bear

No it's very heavy pottery

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.

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

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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.