16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Summer Fine Sale
110
A Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Vase, circa 1755, allegorical of fire, modelled by Johann Joachim Kaendler, of scroll moulded and pierced baluster form issuing flames, with three leaf-scroll handles, applied with a dragon and snake on a circular base applied with the infant Vulcan
35cm high
Kaendler's work reports for October, November and December 1747 record the making of a set of vases as the elements Water and Fire in October, Air in November, Earth in December. The following year a similar set were described with a note to say that they were an order for Graf von Brühl. These examples were of a monumental size, the set ranging from 58.4cm to 67.3cm. For examples of Air and Water of the same size as the current lot see Sotheby's, New York, 12 April 2022, lot 81
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £250 - £350
Neck detached. Some significant losses, particularly to snake and dragon. Some wear throughout.
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Auction: Summer Fine Sale, 16th Jul, 2022
The sale includes British and European Ceramics and Glass, Asian Art, Clocks and Barometers, Rugs and Carpets, Works of Art, Furniture and Garden Furniture and Statuary.
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Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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