A MEISSEN FLOWER-ENCRUSTED VASE, COVER AND STAND CIRCA 1870-80 |

finely painted on the front with a view of the Castle Kamenz, and on the reverse with the Prussian arms, all within a border of applied flowers, fruits and insects, the shoulders set with twig handles, the lower body and the stand each applied with a putto, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised B.L, impressed numerals 105.

Some of the chipped pieces are retained. There are occasional chips or restored chips to the edges of the flowers, applied leaves or applied insects overall. There is restoration to the left foot of the cherub applied to the base. Otherwise in good condition.
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.

Karl Friedrich Schinkel was commissioned by Princess Marianne of Prussia and her husband, Prince Albrecht of Prussia, to design the Castle Kamenz, located in Silesia, in 1838. With its approximately one hundred rooms, this was Schinkel's last castle project, before his death three years later in 1841. The construction continued sporadically as it was interrupted several times until 1873, first in 1844 due to the separation of Princess Maria and Prince Albert, and then again in 1866 due to the Prussian-Austrian war. It is probable that the vase commemorates the conclusion of the construction in in 1873.