A PAIR OF KPM PORCELAIN POTPOURRI VASES AND STANDS CIRCA 1800

each marbleized-ground vase affixed with gilt lion mask handles and decorated with a pseudo-hieroglyph band, sceptre marks in underglaze-blue; the stands with incised numerals 39.

Some occasional and minor wear to the gilding, especially on the handles; otherwise in 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.
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A potpourri vase and cover of the same shape, decorated with flowers, is illustrated in Erich Köllmann and Margarete Jarchow, Berliner Porzellan, Bildband, p. 578, cat. no. 537. A similar pair, from the Property from the Royal House of Hanover, was sold at Sotheby's Munich, October 5, 2005, lot 2431.