Lot 21
  • 21

A Meissen Hausmaler waste bowl, circa 1725

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
  • 16.7cm., 6 5/8 in. diam.
decorated in tooled gilding probably in the workshop of Bartholomäus Seuter, with vignettes of oriental figures in landscapes at various pursuits with mythical creatures in flight above, on scrollwork pedestal supports, flanked by birds, the interior with similar scene,

Condition

In overall good appearance. There is some minor flaking to gilding on rim edge and some minor scattered rubbing. There are areas where the gilding is probably refreshed.
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