10-14-201110-15-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2566BBoston
October 14, 2011 04:00 PMCalender
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Vienna Porcelain Vase and Cover

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$919$750
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2566BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 15, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Vienna Porcelain Vase and Cover, 19th century, urn-form with central hand-painted scenes of the Triumph of Venus and Aurora, on maroon ground with turquoise accents and gilding, on square base, with blue beehive mark and identification of the scenes, ht. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

The lid with approx. 1 square in. area of repair and inpainting, maroon base with more mottled ground than upper sections, side of square base with 1 3/8 in. incised line beneath gilding. All-over age typical loss and abrasions to gilding.

Keywords

Aurora