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216 - Pair of rare Empire-style ice buckets by KPM Berlin. Cylindrical body supported by three gilded genii in relief with clawed feet. A meander border encircles the base; above it, a festoon featuring bull’s heads and floral masks, each on a midnight-blue background. Gilded floral medallions on the sides. A well-fitting, slightly domed lid with a pine cone knob. Rich gilding, partially etched with gold. Partially restored/repaired; hairline crack. Gold No. 2 and 5. Scepter mark. Height 29 cm – 30 cm.
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Pair of rare Empire-style ice buckets by KPM Berlin. Cylindrical body supported by three gilded genii in relief with clawed feet. A meander border encircles the base; above it, a festoon featuring bull’s heads and floral masks, each on a midnight-blue background. Gilded floral medallions on the sides. A well-fitting, slightly domed lid with a pine cone knob. Rich gilding, partially etched with gold. Partially restored/repaired; hairline crack. Gold No. 2 and 5. Scepter mark. Height 29 cm – 30 cm. Cf. Köllmann/Jarchow, Berliner Porzellan Vol. II, No. 306. (Form); A pair of ice buckets of nearly identical form belonged to the former collection of Stéphane Boudin, Christie’s auction 2012, Lot 93. Provenance: Dissolution of a private collection in Berlin. A pair of rare Empire porcelain ice buckets. Partially chipped/restored. Hairline crack. Sceptre mark. KPM-Berlin. Late 18th century.
Auction details
International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IAuction house
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