A pair of Meissen topographical flower encrusted vases and c...

by Gorringe's

1/13

130 - A pair of Meissen topographical flower encrusted vases and covers, 19th century, each painted with t...

Hammer

£2,400

Fees

A pair of Meissen topographical flower encrusted vases and covers, 19th century, each painted with topographical views of Dresden and Pillnitz Castle with figures on the river in the foreground, the reverse with a bouquet of flowers, the ogee shaped body applied with flower and fruit festoons and modelled with a pair of cherubs, blue cross swords marks and incised model number 2707, 41.5cm, losses

More Information

No serious damage or restoration. One vase lower cherub his right toes chipped; the leaf held in his left hand incomplete; flower held in upper cherub?s hand missing. Other vase both posies of flowers held by cherubs chipped and incomplete. Both vases and covers with numerous chips to encrusted foliage; both vases with wear to gilding around neckrims.

PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.

Watch Lot

Prev Lot

Next Lot

Closed

Auction Date:

12th Dec 23 at 10am GMT