Lot 309

A rare silver-gilt and vermeil porcelain tankard with flowers, birds, insects and a view of Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Meissen, circa 1860

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A106kua | Live auction | 604 Lots

Hammer price € 2,500

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Description

Porcelain. Cylindrical panels, all painted with coloured flowers, birds and insects. A rocaille cartouche with a rear view of Palazzo Pitti and its park in relief on the front. Surrounded by fully sculptured floral ornaments. Hinged lid with a sculptural finial in the shape of a yellow bird, perched on a branch with brightly coloured flowers. The inside of the lid also with a polychrome front view of the Renaissance palace. The base with crossed swords mark (superior quality). Some of the flowers knocked or restored. Height 15.5 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Monday, Nov 3, 2025 at 12 am (CET). Lot no. 001 - 605. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 27 - to Oct 31 2025 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.