Peter Denis Jug

OriginSt. Johns, Québec, Canada

PeriodCanada East

Datelate 19th century

MediumStoneware

DimensionsOverall: 40 × 24 cm (15 3/4 × 9 7/16 in.)

MarkingsStamped Peter Denis, Cul de Sace Market, Lower Town, Quebec (City)

DescriptionFrom the sales record: Many of the most beautiful crocks from Quebec were made and decorated by Orrin Ballard when he worked as a potter in St. Johns QC. Sunflowers are one of his best known and mot popular designs. Donald Webster chose to picture on on the cover of his book, Early Canadian Pottery. Crocks decorated with the Ballard sunflower are rare and highly sought-after. We are pleased to offer what is undoubtably the best and most monumental example of this rare Ballard design. The flower on this 3 gal jug is huge, covering most of the face of the crock. The manner in whic hboth the flower and the leaves are executed is quite unique. Marked Peter Denis, Cul de Sace Market, Lower Town, Quebec (City). While not marked CE, this is definitely a Canada East era piece. The condition of this piece is near mint. There are a couple of shallow flakes off the mouth. A few poststones to the body, from manufacturing. Perfect beautiful handle. Very clean glaze. The best Quebec merchant crock we have ever oofered!

Credit LineThe Raphael Yu Collection

Object numberT10.6.364

Classifications

North American

Sub-classification

Canadian

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Status

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