Description:
Five Continental Porcelain Boxes, late 19th/early 20th century, each with polychrome decoration, a long-eared dog, ht. 2 1/2, and a head of a Roman-like god, ht. 2 3/4; a violin, bearing a crown mark probably for Sitzendorf, lg. 4 5/8; and two French boxes: a mandolin, lg. 5, and a miniature wall pocket with coastal scene, lg. 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900
Slight hairline at brown of dog...doesn't seem to go through. King's crown with retouch and small chips to several of the crown's tips. No other evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations throughout.
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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.