3259 - Porcelain lidded vase with a Watteau scene, cobalt blue, and rich gold decoration; beehive mark

Porcelain lidded vase with a Watteau scene, cobalt blue, and rich gold decoration; beehive mark Magnificent three-legged porcelain lidded vase with cobalt blue background sections and elaborate gold decoration. The oval body of the vase features a finely executed, polychrome painting depicting two elegantly dressed ladies and a child in an idyllic park landscape, in the style of Watteau painting. The scene is framed by ornamental gold borders and floral medallions. The domed, removable lid features a curved rim and a gilded, tapered knob. The vase body rests on three curved, richly gilded legs, which stand on a trefoil-shaped base. Blue beehive mark on the underside, Viennese porcelain style. The mark does not allow for a definitive attribution to a specific manufacturer. Some wear on the gilding. Dimensions: Height approx. 30 cm.