A Berlin (K.P.M.) sweetmeat figure modelled as a blackamoor emblematic of America, standing wearing feathers, holding a lemon, beside a buff ground ozier moulded oval bowl and cover reserved with panels of flowers, on a mound base, orb and blue eagle marks, 19th century (small chips to rim of bowl and slight wear) -- 18.8cm. high | Christie's

Sale 7383

19th Century British and Continental Ceramics

London, South Kensington

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24 October 1996

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Lot 124

A Berlin (K.P.M.) sweetmeat figure modelled as a blackamoor emblematic of America, standing wearing feathers, holding a lemon, beside a buff ground ozier moulded oval bowl and cover reserved with panels of flowers, on a mound base, orb and blue eagle marks, 19th century (small chips to rim of bowl and slight wear) -- 18.8cm. high

Price realised

GBP 288

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 350

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A Berlin (K.P.M.) sweetmeat figure modelled as a blackamoor emblematic of America, standing wearing feathers, holding a lemon, beside a buff ground ozier moulded oval bowl and cover reserved with panels of flowers, on a mound base, orb and blue eagle marks, 19th century (small chips to rim of bowl and slight wear) -- 18.8cm. high
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