Description:
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Potpourri Vases and Covers, Germany, late 19th century, polychrome enameled and gilded, each with bouquet finial, the vases with pierced necks above an oval shoulder, the body decorated with oval cartouches of hand-painted figures and birds surrounded by a red and gilt cell ground, underglaze crossed swords marks, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $500-700
Restorations to each of the floral finials.
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GermanyStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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.