Emporium Auctions
Fri, Jul 31, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 577
Pair "Schneeballen" Encrusted Porcelain Vases
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
Italian, 20th century, lidded urn form vases based on the Meissen Schneeballen, or Snowball pattern, covered with hundreds of applied and hand painted flower blossoms and flower snow balls, with figural birds, cherry clusters, and branch form handles, gilt accents, with "Tiche/Porcellane d’Arte Frait a la main Milan" mark to bases, 19 in.; accompanied by Certificate of Appraisal , Provenance: Private Charlotte Collection
scattered chips, cracks, and repairs to applied flowers throughout, some repaired breaks to cherry stems with areas of retouch, small repaired chip to handle, light gilt and paint loss, surface dirt layer, other scattered repairs, retouch, abrasions consistent with age and use
Condition
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