Large Pair of Continental Meissen Style "Augustus Rex"

A large pair of continental Meissen style "Augustus Rex" gilt and polychrome enamel decorated porcelain covered vases, late 19th century, of baluster form with medium blue ground, with tall straight sided domed covers fitted with later gilt metal finial and back plate, the covers decorated with four acanthus scroll gilt outlined reserves decorated with alternating panels of floral blossoms and fete champetre scenes, over gilt strapwork decorated flanged rim, the body similarly divided into four gilt outlined reserves with alternating floral and fete champetre scenes, underglaze blue crossed swords on underside of bases.

Details
Place of Origin
Germany
Date of Manufacture
1890s
Period
Late 19th Century
Materials and Techniques
Porcelain
Condition
Good
Wear
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
H 20.75 in. x Dm 11 in.H 52.71 cm x Dm 27.94 cm
Diameter
11 in. (27.94 cm)

Reserve: $3,840.00

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