Description:
Royal Vienna Porcelain Handpainted Vase, Austria, late 19th century, heavily gilded and polychrome enamel decorated with elaborate griffin handles, an octagonal cartouche to either side with depictions of Ulysses and Achilles on one side, King Edward I on the reverse, beehive mark and inscribed titles, ht. 19 3/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Gilt wear to top rim; no other evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations throughout.
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Keywords
AustriaStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.