20th Century Snake Handle Vase Cobalt with Flower Painting and Gilding from Meissen, 20th, 1992

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Double snake-handled vase in baluster form on mounted funnel-shaped base, handles raised at the sides in the form of coiled … Read more Double snake-handled vase in baluster form on mounted funnel-shaped base, handles raised at the sides in the form of coiled snake pairs, white ground, extensive cobalt-blue background painting, on the front a large gold-framed quatrefoil panel with a delicate polychrome floral bouquet, lavish gold-bronze decoration. A particularly rare version in mint green. 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 e 116 circa 1861. Manufactory: meissen germany dating: late 20th century material: porcelain, glossy finish, bronze gilding technique: handmade porcelain, hand-painted, gold painting style: rococo dimensions: height: 39,5 cm / 15.55 in width: 25,0 cm / 9.84 in depth: 17,0 cm / 6.69 in marks: meissen blue underglaze sword mark late of 20th century / first quality model number e 116 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, supplement the art of meissen - figures, erlangen, germany, 2018, model numbers a 1 - z 300, catalogue number 2102 on page 57. Condition: very good this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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