A PAIR OF MEISSEN LARGE BALUSTER VASES, PIERCED COVERS AND STANDS SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

each painted on one side with figures in a landscape and on the other with a floral spray, applied with cherubs, flowers, fruit and insects and affixed on either side with a foliate handle, cancelled crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue.

Typical chips, losses and minor restoration to the applied flowers and leaves overall. One vase is in generally good condition apart from some restoration to the putto at the foot. The other vase has a long restored crack running down the entire side from the rim behind one handle; both feet of the putto at the base are restored; the arm of the other putto is restored. Both stands have heavily restored cracks and/or breaks and extensive restoration to the applied flowers. All the restoration is very well done. Please note that one vase is painted with birds on the reverse (as opposed to a flower spray); one stand has a landscape vignette and flower sprays, the other has only flower sprays and is prbabaly matched.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.