Description:
Royal Vienna Cabinet Plate and Pair of Vases, Continental, late 19th/early 20th century, plate with cobalt-colored rim, gilt jeweling, and foliate scrolls, with scene of two maidens and a putti in a verdant landscape, dia. 9 1/2; the vasiform vessels each lobed with gilded highlights to cobalt panels and full-length portraits of women, bearing Pirkenhammer mark to underside, ht. 10 5/8 in.
Estimate $400-600
Plate is in very good condition throughout.
One vase with light gilt rim wear.
One vase with several sizable footrim chips.
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.