A large, magnificent lidded vase, Schierholz, 2nd half 20th century, in Baroque style, on a separate stand, painted in color and gold, with applied flowers and foliage, the vase with mythological scenes and fully sculptured female figures, the lid open-worked and with two fully sculptured putti with a cartouche crowned by a crown, the base with blue manufactory mark with a grinding mark, the separate stand with crack and a dam. The separate stand with crack and a chipped volute foot, some flowers slightly chipped, 4226 - 0033

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