European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Pair of Wedgwood Queen's Ware Potpourri Vases and Covers, England, late 19th century, pierced foliate domed covers to hexagonal forms, fluted neck and with Bacchanalian boy handles, gilt decorated with oak leaf borders, the paneled sides with a floral basket centering sprigs of fruit, impressed mark, ht. 11 in.
Provenance: From the Estate of Paul Lauer.
Estimate $400-600
Covers: each professionally restored throughout.
Vases: each with crazing throughout the glaze; each with slight glaze abrasions to high relief of handles. One with slight flake to top rim and an 1 8" chip to a corner of the footrim.
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.
Keywords
Paul Lauer, United KingdomStuart 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.