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21 octobre 2008

A Meissen Sugar Box And Cover. Circa 1723-25

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A Meissen Sugar Box And Cover. Circa 1723-25

painted in the manner of Johann Gregorius Höroldt, with Chinoiserie scenes and indianische Blumen around the octagonal body between gilt borders, the cover with two Chinoiserie vignettes within demi-flowerhead and chevron borders beneath a pagoda knop, crossed swords mark and K.P.M. mark in underglaze-blue, gilder's mark 83. 11.5 cm. Estimate 12,000--18,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Sold, Christie's, Paris, May 15, 2003, lot 368

NOTE: A similar sugar box and cover is illustrated by Maureen Cassidy-Geiger, The Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain 1710-1750, pg. 373, no. 140, where the author describes the K.P.M mark's use between 1723-25.

Sotheby's. Important French Furniture. 06 Nov 08 10:00 AM. New York. Photo Courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

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