The Spring Offering of Fine & Decorative Arts
Sat, May 17, 2014 10:00AM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 53
Five Finely Decorated Armorial Plates
Estimate: $500 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Dresden, early 20th century, carrying the seal of the Earl of Craven using the coat-of-arms of the Earl and that of his nephew William Lord Craven who succeeded him as Lord Provider of Carolina, motto on red banner [Virtus in Actione Consistit] (Virtue Consists of Action), heavy gilt decoration, marked "Dresden Germany" with gold acorn mark, 9-1/2 in., good condition with minor gilt loss, minor scratches on pink ground. Provenance: Collection of Martha H. Grodzicki, Charlotte, North Carolina
good condition with minor gilt loss, minor scratches on pink ground
