Description:
Two Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Round Baskets, Denmark, c. 1975-79, white ground with polychrome botanical motifs and floral garlands, crenulated gilt rim, reticulated sides, bearing factory marks and specimen names inscribed in Latin to underside, ht. 3 1/2, handle to handle lg. 9 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Latin specimen names inscribed to underside on each; one "Veronica alpina v. corymbosa Horn.," and the other "Oxalis Acetosella var. coerulea D. C."
Condition: Gold paint accretion on handle of one basket. Both baskets with scattered small nicks/abrasions to handles, some age-typical minor surface wear to basket overall.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.