DRESDEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL CENTERPIECE

Large Richard Klemm, Dresden, Porcelain Figural Centerpiece, first quarter 20th century, marked in underglaze on underside, the hand-painted bowl festooned in gilt work and applied flowers. The bowl supported by a Gilt Robed Demeter (Goddess of the Harvest). Measures 12"x12"x18 1/2". Weight 13 pds. One of 2 offered in this auction. Karl Richard Klemm founded a porcelain decorating studio in Striesen bei Dresden in 1869. At the time, there were more than forty studios in and around Dresden that specialized in the painting of porcelain in the Meissen style. The porcelain was obtained primarily from the Meissen factory itself. PROVENANCE: A Private Charleston SC Estate.***Pickup only or Shipping on this item offered through Outward Bound 413-854-3676, Laney’s Ship & Haul 256-770-5750, Pak Mail 843-849-0310 - info@charlestonshipping.com. The UPS store 843-202-0141 - store6478@theupsstore.com or locally AJ Williams & Sons 843-442-0462. Contact us for a list of more shippers or contact your own choice of shipper directly. ** Karl Richard Klemm founded a porcelain decorating studio in Striesen bei Dresden in 1869. At the time, there were more than forty studios in and around Dresden that specialized in the painting of porcelain in the Meissen style. The porcelain was obtained primarily from the Meissen factory itself.

Condition: good