Lot 469
  • 469

Two Meissen baskets, circa 1735

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • PORCELAIN
  • 23.4cm, 9 2/8 in. diam.
modelled by J.J. Kändler, of oval form, the exteriors moulded with basketwork, the handles with mask terminals representing the four seasons, one painted with the Koreanischer Löwe pattern, the other with prunus branches and sprigs of indianische Blumen, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, incised numerals, handles restored

Provenance

C.Bednarczyk, Vienna

Condition

there has been restoration to the handles of both baskets.
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