Classic Design: Furniture, Silver & Ceramics

Classic Design: Furniture, Silver & Ceramics

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Property from a New York Private Collection.

A Meissen Porcelain Ewer Emblematic of 'Fire' from a Set of The Four Elements, Circa 1870

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October 17, 04:21 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

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Lot Details

Description

after a model by J.J. Kändler, of flattened baluster form, modelled in relief and applied with forest animals fleeing burning trees, the scrolled lip affixed with a handle in the form of a dragon, flanked by a maiden and Vulcan seated at the shoulder holding bellows, the verso moulded in low relief with an erupting volcano, cancelled crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised numeral 310.


height 26 3/4 in.

68 cm

Acquired by the grandmother of the present owner.

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