Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Decorated Figural Compote and Stand, Germany, 19th century, the two-handled reticulated oval bowl set with applied flowers and vines and mounted atop a floral adorned pedestal with eight putti depicting the seasons, ht. 17 1/4; with a raised square shaped base with scrolled legs and floral relief, ht. 4 1/8 in.; crossed swords marks.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Compote: One putti with a hand repair (discolored); another missing scythe blade; numerous chips to flower petals.
Base: numerous chips to flowers; old rim chip repair and scattered small chip repairs.