A SET OF FIVE MEISSEN VASES CIRCA 1745

each painted on either side of the ovoid body with various birds or courtly figures in a landscape and with insects around the neck and stem, affixed on either side with a rush-formed handle issuing flowering branches and fruit, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue.

Collection of Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede, acquired at auction in London, 1914

Some minor occasional chips and losses to the edges of the leaves, flowers or fruit. All in generally good condition, except: One vase has both handles broken off and restored back. There is a starcrack to the body on one side of the body extending from a bruise in the center about an inch downwards in two directions and extending upwards in two directions, one crack curving on the shoulder beneath the neck, forking and continuing to the applied flowers near the handle. Another vase has one handle broken off and restored back.
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.

A similarly decorated vase was sold at Sotheby's, London, June 13, 1995, lot 274.