A Saxon or Riesengebirge opaque-red Steinglas bottle vase
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the H… Read more
A Saxon or Riesengebirge opaque-red Steinglas bottle vase

1770-1780

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A Saxon or Riesengebirge opaque-red Steinglas bottle vase
1770-1780
Inspired by Chinese sang de boeuf examples, the Siegellackrot or 'red laquered seal'-ground body with globular lower part and elongated neck, the foot ring with gilt metal mount embossed with trailing foliage
25.7 cm. high
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Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €5,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €5,001 and €400,000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €400,001. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

Lot Essay

See Pazaurek, 1976, p. 252 for a discussion.

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