215 - Pair of exquisite Biedermeier vases depicting views of Dresden and Leipzig, made in Meissen

Pair of exquisite Biedermeier vases depicting views of Dresden and Leipzig, made in Meissen Square base with a recessed foot; ovoid body with a rounded shoulder, transitioning into a tubular, tapered neck that flares outward toward the opening. Fully gilded handles in the shape of swans rest on the shoulder. Pilasters adorned with bellflowers are set on either side below. A lapis lazuli-blue background with golden stars. The neck features a band of roses running all the way around. Richly gilded fluting frames the body. On the front, within the mirror, a gold-etched rectangular panel depicts the view of Dresden from the Elbe side with a “Canaletto-style” view of the Frauenkirche and the Hofkirche, as well as a view of the Grimma Gate in Leipzig. Fine polychrome painting with rich gilding. Minor restoration; sword mark. Height: 27.5 cm. Provenance: Ulrich Gronert Art Gallery, “A Pair of Meissen Ceremonial Vases,” Berlin, April 9, 1999, purchase price of 35,000 DM. Invoice and appraisal report enclosed. From the Kai Wünsche Collection, Die Weisse Villa, Hamburg. A pair of exquisite Biedermeier porcelain vases depicting finely painted views of Dresden and Leipzig. Richly gilded. Insignificantly restored. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Circa 1820.