of krater form, painted on one side with a view of the Berlin City Palace looking into the Museum Island, and on the on the reverse with the royal portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia, both within gilt borders etched with foliate motifs, flanked by pink-ground panels decorated with gilt foliate scrollwork, sceptre mark in underglaze-blue, iron-red stencilled KPM and eagle mark and iron-red painted anchor mark.

The base of the vase (on top of the stand) appears to be sprayed overall, possibly covering a break; the restoration is very well done and it is difficult to determine the exact nature of the damage. There is a very small circular hole on one side of the stand close to the edge; it is possible that the vase may have been used as a lamp before. Some very occasional scratches to the gilding; otherwise in generally 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.

The Stadtschloß Berlin was the primary residence of the Hohenzollern family from the 15th century and was remodelled throughout the centuries. In the early 18th century, the palace was rebuilt by Andreas Schlüter (1664-1714) in the Baroque style. In 1706, Schlüter was replaced by Johann Friedrich Eosander von Göthe (1669-1728), whose own plans were only partially implemented due to the lack of interest from King Frederick William I (1688-1740). The current view depicts the palace before the erection of the dome in 1845 during the reign of Frederick William IV.
A slightly smaller (22 3/4-inches high) topographical vase and pedestal painted on both sides with titled views, and of the same form as the present example, was sold at Sotheby's London, July 9, 1997, lot 205.