British & Continental | May 21, 2026
Thu, May 21, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 578
Pair of Nymphenburg Porcelain Blackamoor Sweetmeats, Christie's Provenance
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$1,200
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
German, 20th century, figural dishes depicting male and female blackamoors beside lidded baskets, fruit form finials, maker's mark and model numbers to bases, 6 x 5-3/4 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, Fine French and English Furniture, Decorations, Paintings, Ceramics and Oriental Works of Art from the Estate of Mrs. Ethel Shield Garrett, September 20, 1986, lot 60; Collection of Dr. John Graham, Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley; Bonhams, Los Angeles, California, The Elegant Home: Select Furniture, Silver, Decorative and Fine Arts, December 8, 2015, lot 1543 (tag); Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
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Christie's, New York, Fine French and English Furniture, Decorations, Paintings, Ceramics and Oriental Works of Art from the Estate of Mrs. Ethel Shield Garrett, September 20, 1986, lot 60; Collection of Dr. John Graham, Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley; Bonhams, Los Angeles, California, The Elegant Home: Select Furniture, Silver, Decorative and Fine Arts, December 8, 2015, lot 1543 (tag); Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
good overall condition, slight anomalies and minor loss to enamel
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