A Meissen `Augustus Rex' vase circa 1730

the oviform body with short cylindrical neck, colourfully painted and highlighted in gilding with birds perched amidst oriental flowering shrubbery and an insect on the reverse, the shoulder painted with a band of leaves and panels depicting a swimming duck, the neck with scattered flowers ( minor wear)

Sold Sotheby's London, 15th November 1994, lot 55

There is a horizontal flaw to the shoulder, approx. 5in. length. otherwise in very good condition with minor wear and light surface scratching.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Two almost identical vases formed part of a garniture made for Graf Brühl, see the sale catalogue, Cassirer/ Hebling, Berlin, 1926, pl.XX.