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A Pair of German Fayence Blue and White Chinese Figures, Early 18th Century

No reserve

Auction Closed

February 3, 09:38 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

attributed to Berlin, probably Gerhard Wolbeer’s factory, molded wearing Officials robes painted with flowers, upon a small mound rectangular base, together with two associated hardwood carved stands. 4 pieces.


height of figures 12 7/8 in.

32.7 cm

overall height 14 1/2 in.

36.8 cm

Ginsburg & Levy, New York, bearing label

Christie's Paris, Ancienne collection d'Heli de Talleyrand Duc de Talleyrand, November 26, 2005, lot 197

A faience factory was established in Berlin in 1678 on the orders of the Elector of Brandenburg, Frederick I. An example of this model in the white, was sold at Christie's New York, March 8, 2007, lot 435. A further blue and white example, embellished in green and yellow enamels, sold at Rob Michiels Auctions, Bruges, October 7, 2018, lot 1092