A Meissen Marcolini-Period porcelain covered tureen and oval platter, Germany, 1774-1814
Sale 2093 - The Tastemaker
Aug 21, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $1,016
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Meissen Marcolini-Period porcelain covered tureen and oval platter, Germany, 1774-1814
Parcel-gilt and accented in lavender and turquoise enamels, decorated with floral sprays, the tureen with swagged laurel garland and ram's head handles, on scrolled feet, the lid with berry finial, the platter and tureen both marked to underside with blue underglaze crossed swords and asterisk mark.
H: 12 in. W: 14 in. D: 9 1/2 in. (tureen), 17 in. x 11 in. (platter)
H: 12 in. W: 14 in. D: 9 1/2 in. (tureen), 17 in. x 11 in. (platter)
Provenance
A Virginia collector.
A Virginia collector.
Condition Report
In overall fine and usable condition. Light surface wear and rubbing to the decoration. Few areas of pitting to the glaze visible. The finial previously broken off, but in a clean manner, and having been professionally restored. This repairs does not appear under UV light.
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