Lot 565
  • 565

A pair of Meissen 'green finch' candlesticks circa 1765

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • PORCELAIN
  • heights 5 1/2 in.
  • 14 cm
each bird modelled perched upon flowering branches on the scroll-molded base, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue.

Provenance

D. M. & P Manheim, New York

Condition

Apart from some occasional very minor tiny chips and losses to the applied flowers and leaves, both are in generally good condition.
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