Sold for $2,813

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Derby Porcelain Centerpiece

19th Century

Height 17 1/2 x width 8 1/2 inches.

Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Provenance:
Millie Manheim's, New York, NY c. 1940
Gifted to Museum by Robertine Daniels c/o Ben Solomon of Solomon Janis Antiques, 1981.

Condition Report

In overall stable condition. Head and wings of putti on top of vase reattached and restored with heavier crazing to visible glaze, other putti on top with loses to finger tips. Area of repair to laurel swag on body. Small chips to one dolphin fin. Chipping to base of urn above plinth. Base with a repaired crack running through equator of bottom plinth. Sphinx-form supports with areas of restoration, particularly along wings. Support rod replaced with a modern wood dowel. Hairline crack to upper plinth of base. Additional images available upon request.

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