Question:
I have a small vase/bowl marked Arequipa California. It is sort of blue/gray with green vines painted around the rim. The mark reads as follows "Arequipa California 1912 572" and a small triangle and tree. It is also incised with the number "572". Nice shape looks like a seed pot or something. Measures 5 1/2" at the widest point and 2 1/2" high. I have included pictures of the item and mark and I am pretty sure that it is legit. I just cannot find anything on pricing. Is this stuff that rare. I read up on the pottery in California and found it all very interesting. I just wish I had some idea of value. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, James
Answer:
Here's a few comps from Kovels:
Category Arequipa Pottery
Pattern or Item Bowl
Description Pot, Beside Tree, Blue Mark, F. Rhead
Year 2005
Price $590.00
Category Arequipa Pottery
Pattern or Item Bowl
Description Pink, Yellow, Green Matte Glaze, Squeezebag Flowers, Rolled-in Rim
Year 2003
Price $4600.00
Category Arequipa Pottery
Pattern or Item Bowl
Description Brown Mottled Glaze
Year 2001
Price $341.00
Category Arequipa Pottery
Pattern or Item Bowl
Description Purple Matte Glaze, 1912
Year 2001
Price $410.00
Category Arequipa Pottery
Pattern or Item Bowl
Description Blue Matte Glaze, Low, 1912
Year 2001
Price $210.00
Answer:
being that it is a multipe glaze and a patern, it would go into the higher price area. Would advise getting an aprasal.