Lot 5
  • 5

An important baluster shaped Berlin porcelain vase, 19th century, circa 1835-1840

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Haut. 61 cm. ; Height 24in.
named Münchner Sorte 2 with a blue and gold ground, and a polychrome rectangular view of the Königlishe Schloss and the Lange Brücke, with an equestrian statue of the Elector Frédéric the 1st, the handles, the neck and the pedestal with a gold ground, with the blue sceptre mark and K.P.M. in red; (accidents to one handle)

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. The edge of one handle broken and glued, with small chips alongside the break.
"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

The shape of this vase is inspired by a Nymphenburg porcelain vase created by Friedrich Gärtner. A Nymphenburg vase decorated with portraits of Prince Frederick William of Prussia and Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria was sent to Berlin in 1823, as a gift from the Bavarian court. This vase served as a model for the Berlin factory from 1829 onwards and produced in four sizes. It is likely that the vases of this Berlin porcelain form were made exclusively for Royal residences (Winfried and Ilse Baer, ​​"Die Münchner cup: Zur Geschichte eines Modells" ... Auf allerhöchsten Befehl, Königsgeschenke aus der Königlichn Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin - KPM, 1983, p.17).