
Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 15 ¤
A 'Motoring Lady' glazed earthenware figure by Amphora, Bohemeia, circa 1910, - approx 15" tall-Featured on the cover of Zolomij's Book, The Motor Car in Art
One of these figures features as part of a pair on the front cover and on page 176 of Joh J Zolomij's book The Motor car in Art.
The Amphora Works was established 1i 1892 at Turn (Trnovany), then in Bohemia. In 1893 the company won many prizes for artistic merit in competitions from Antwerp to Chicago. This figure justifies Amphora's reputation for detail and eccentric outlines. Note the open front of the Adderly styled coat, and the wide hat held on by scarf and goggles.
Automobilia lots will be available for collection until the end of the auction. Uncollected Automobilia lots will be removed to Bonhams New York, 580 Madison Avenue, for shipping or collection by the buyer or its authorized agent.




Our Cars specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialist
Vice President, Head of Department - US
| ¤ | No Reserve |
| Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as "No Reserve" or "Without Reserve"), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. |