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This is an impressive large hand-painted porcelain tureen with lid in Dresden style, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
It has four magnificent cartouches featuring beautiful classical scenes in an array of bright colours with families, guests and pets enjoying their time in a domestic environment.
The lid has wonderful figurines of a couple embracing. It is further embellished with grapes and vines.
This is a truly stunning piece which is sure to brighten up any interiors.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 32 x Width 30 x Depth 30
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 1 foot x Depth 1 foot
Our reference: 02290
Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.
Dresden porcelain - A King's Obsession
In the early 1700s, King Augustus II, prince elector of Saxony, held goldsmith Johann Bottger prisoner and commissioned him to create gold. Bottger instead discovered the method of creating porcelain, a favored and valuable item in the king's eyes.
The king announced to Europe in 1710 that he would open a porcelain manufactory in Dresden. He instead opened one at nearby Albrechtsburg castle. Espionage was rampant, and the king guarded his porcelain secret, even though it meant imprisoning workers within the castle walls.
By 1720, the secret was leaked and porcelain producers popped up in Vienna and Venice. Dresden porcelain adopted Saxon crossed swords in under-glaze blue as its distinguishing mark.
In 1736, the porcelain manufactory produced the "Swan Service." It consists of 1,400 pieces, and is the largest, most lavish porcelain service ever created.
In 1872, Dresden built its own manufactory to better establish its role in porcelain production.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 32 x Width 30 x Depth 30
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 1 foot x Depth 1 foot
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