Lot 209
Lot 209
PROPERTY OF A LADY
A BÖTTGER RED STONEWARE BLACK-GLAZED TEAPOT AND COVER

CIRCA 1710-13, THE GILDED DECORATION ALMOST CERTAINLY MARTIN SCHNELL WORKSHOP, DRESDEN

Price Realised GBP 32,760
Estimate
GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000
Closed: 31 Oct 2023
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A BÖTTGER RED STONEWARE BLACK-GLAZED TEAPOT AND COVER

CIRCA 1710-13, THE GILDED DECORATION ALMOST CERTAINLY MARTIN SCHNELL WORKSHOP, DRESDEN

Price Realised GBP 32,760
Closed: 31 Oct 2023
Price Realised GBP 32,760
Closed: 31 Oct 2023
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Of pyramid octagonal-section form designed by Johann Jakob Irminger, with a flamboyant five-scroll handle, the eagle-head spout joined to the body by a support issuing from a mask, the teapot facets gilded with chinoiserie figures alternating with vases and shrubs, moulded and gilded with a crowned escutcheon on the handle facet, the rounded lower part with a gilt strapwork border, the domed stepped cover with a foliate knop finial enclosed by an octagonal double gilt line border and a waved gilt line and dot ornament border at the rim
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Dr. Adolf Moritz and Helene List, Magdeburg, by 1938;
Forced sale; Hans W. Lange, Berlin, 28-30 March 1939, lot 670.

The present work is being offered for sale pursuant to an agreement between the consignor and the Heirs of Adolf and Helene List. This resolves any dispute over ownership of the work and title will pass to the buyer.
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