Meissen Snake Handle Vase with Flower Boquet Painting attributed to Leuteritz, 1880s

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Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled … Read more Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine polychrome bouquet painting on the front and back, gold decoration. Designed by ernst august leuteritz (1818-1893): he studied at the academy in dresden, was a sculptor and from 1849 to 1886 he held the position of head of design at the meissen porcelain manufactory, and in 1882 he became professor. He worked on vessel shapes and figures from the 18th century and designed vases, centerpieces and candlesticks in the styles of rococo and classicism. Design of model a 148 circa 1861. Manufactory: meissen germany dating: circa 1880 material: porcelain, glossy finish, gilding technique: handmade porcelain, hand-painted, gold painting style: rococo dimensions: height: 48,0 cm / 18.89 in width: 33,0 cm / 12.99 in depth: 22,0 cm / 8.66 in marks: meissen blue underglaze sword mark / first quality model number a 148 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, supplement the art of meissen - figures / erlangen (germany) 2018, model numbers a 1 - z 300, catalogue number 2101 on page 56. Condition: very good this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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