DETAILS
A scarce pair of Meissen covered baluster vases with grisaille decoration with dancing classical maidens. The two-handle amphora-form urns are fitted with pierced lids designed for potpourri. With Limoges enamel type decoration.
STYLE
Neoclassical
PATTERN/MODEL
Model H 20 (1782-85) | Designer: Christian Gottfried Jüchtzner (German, 1752-1812) and associates
COLOR(S)
Cobalt blue, white, gold
PLACE OF ORIGIN
German | Europe
MAKER
Meissen (Meissen, Germany, 1710-present) | Attributed to designer: Ernst August Leuteritz (Swiss, 1818-93) | Active at Meissen: 1836-86
MARKS
Mark: underglaze blue crossed swords
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1880
DIMENSIONS
(2) Width 6.25 Depth 5 Height 13 inches
CONDITION
Note: stems cracked and restored. Would benefit from professional restoration.