Lot 311
- 311
A Fulda porcelain biscuit medallion vase and cover, 1780-85
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 23.8cm., 9 3/8 in. high
of campana form with angular handles, each side applied with a male and female biscuit portrait medallion in profile within a jewelled frame tied with a laurel wreath, crowned FF mark in underglaze-blue,
Literature
Related Literature
Ernst Kramer, Fuldaer Porzellan in hessischen Sammlungen, Fulda, 1978, p. 30;
Chistophe Fritzsche and Gregor Stasch, op. cit., 1994, pp. 200-201.
Ernst Kramer, Fuldaer Porzellan in hessischen Sammlungen, Fulda, 1978, p. 30;
Chistophe Fritzsche and Gregor Stasch, op. cit., 1994, pp. 200-201.
Condition
In good appearance.
The finial of the cover restored, with a flat chip to the underside of the rim. Some minor flaking to the gilded bands.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Kramer illustrates a similar vase to the present lot and further vases of this form and varying models applied with biscuit medallions are illustrated by Fritzsche and G. Stasch, ibid., nos. 131, 133-134. A vase of this form painted en grisaille with portrait medallions was sold at Sotheby's Olympia, 18th July 2007, lot 10.