2007 Large Redware Egg Glazed Yellow, Green, Blue and Brown Colors Sgraffito Floral Decoration by Lester Breininger
Description: This is a rather large and unusual redware egg made in the studios of Lester Breininger. The glazed egg is beautifully decorated with a sgraffito design showing four pairs of flowers on the sides and one flower on top. The pairs on the side are separated by blue sponged coloring. The egg has a flat base on which it stands with the top being the pointed portion of the egg and again is decorated with a single flower. The egg is yellow in color with the flowers colored in brown with a green dot in the center and blue petals surrounding the dot. There are black lines within the flowers. There is also sgraffito lines that are brown and black between the flowers with sponged green coloring surrounding them. The egg is marked as to the maker and the date on the flat base. The egg is marked "LB et. al. 07" for Lester Breininger and company 2007 on the flat surface where it stands. This is a very nice, and unusual both in size and shape, redware egg with a beautiful design and colors. The egg is entirely glazed and looks great. Please carefully review photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 2007.
Origin: Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Size: This egg measures ~4 1/4" high and is ~3 1/4" wide. The piece weighs ~6.5 ounces.
Maker: Lester Breininger
Marks: The egg is marked on the bottom with the inscription "LB et. al. 07" in black under-glaze.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice piece made in the studios of Lester Breininger the master potter from Robesonia Pennsylvania. It represented a great example of the master potter's work and would make a great celebratory piece for Easter or Spring. It would make a great addition to any redware collection. Note that Mr. Breininger died in December 2011 and as such his pottery has become very desirable and sought-after. A nice and well-made piece worthy of a spot in your collection of contemporary redware. Condition: The egg is in very good condition. It has no cracks, no repairs, no chips, no hairlines, and no repairs. The piece has general crazing to the glaze, which is difficult to see but is there. The egg does have a few of the usual defects you would expect with all these primitive redware pieces such as pops, slubs, unglazed areas and uneven spots. However, these are original to the making and are difficult to see but can be felt. Regardless, this is a beautiful piece in excellent condition. Please see photos to appreciate its beauty and for additional condition information.
