Lot Essay
See Otto Walcha, Meissener Porzellan, Verlag der Kunst, Dresden, 1973, pl. 178 for an illustration of the Meissen model by Acier this form is based upon.
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LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY, BLUE BEEHIVE MARKS, SIGNED C. FORSTER
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A PAIR OF VIENNA STYLE 'JEWELLED' COBALT-BLUE GROUND VASES AND COVERS ON FIXED STANDS
LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY, BLUE BEEHIVE MARKS, SIGNED C. FORSTER
Each of shield shape flanked by upright handles, surmounted by a pierced cover with ribbon-tied wreath finial, painted with an amorous mythological couple, including either a musician or a sleeping warrior, within a gilt beaded surround, further scrollwork and white 'jewels', the reverse with a floating maiden in classical drapery, on a conforming foot, square base and stand
13¼ in. (33.6 cm.) high (4)
LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY, BLUE BEEHIVE MARKS, SIGNED C. FORSTER
Each of shield shape flanked by upright handles, surmounted by a pierced cover with ribbon-tied wreath finial, painted with an amorous mythological couple, including either a musician or a sleeping warrior, within a gilt beaded surround, further scrollwork and white 'jewels', the reverse with a floating maiden in classical drapery, on a conforming foot, square base and stand
13¼ in. (33.6 cm.) high (4)