JOHANN MARESCH (AUSTRIAN, 1821-1914) CERAMIC BLACK AMERICANA / ETHNIC FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE, comprising an example featuring a woman sitting on stump and holding a tambourine and two depicting a figure wearing a top hat and sitting on top of a rectangular log or bundle of logs. Each having impressed "JM" and numerals to underside. Johann Maresch, Austria or Czechoslovakia. Second half 19th century. 9 5/8" HOA.
Literature: Parallels Horowitz - Figural Humidors, Mostly Victorian, figure on log bundle p.113, fig. 499.

From the collection of Allen Gurst, Delray Beach, FL.

Figure on single log undamaged, having some scattered glaze wear, and possible minor paint touch-ups; woman mostly undamaged, having a minute flake to dress on base and possible paint touch-ups; figure sitting on bundle of logs having glued repair to top flange with related chip/loss, base having a chip and some minor scattered flakes to rim interior, and moderate paint touch-ups.