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5449
Commissioned in 1954

this rare pair of bisque porcelain whippet figurines from Boehm Studios was commissioned by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1954; each unique statue, one male and one female in an alert standing position with heads turned and ears pricked; with maker's mark to underside; good vintage condition with one tail professionally repaired; minor discoloration to surface.

Height: 
5.5"
Width: 
7.5"
Depth: 
3.25"
$2,200
Available
Large Bavarian Porcelain Hand-painted Fish-mouth Vase by Porzellanfabrik Thomas
5273
1959-1960

the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first porcelain factory in the town of Marktredwitz opened in 1872 and was known under the name of Porzellanfabrik Jaeger, Thomas & Co. until Fritz Thomas quit in 1898, opening his own factory in 1903. In 1908, the “F. Thomas, Marktredwitz” factory was purchased by Rosenthal, ceasing operation in 1960.

Height: 
24.25"
Width: 
12.5"
Depth: 
9"
$2,850
Available
Four Empire Style Cerulean-glazed Porcelain Vases with Chinoiserie Motifs
5044
late 19th Century

each tall ovoid Paris Porcelain vase flanked by upright handles; the front of each depicting figures in a landscape setting; the reverse with a garden scene; adorned with gilt accents throughout; unmarked; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks; slight gilt loss 

Height: 
17"
Width: 
9"
Depth: 
7.5"
$8,400
Sold
Pair of Empire Style Cerulean-glazed Porcelain Vases with Chinoiserie Motifs
5034
late 19th Century

each tall ovoid Paris Porcelain vase flanked by upright handles; the front of each depicting figures in a landscape setting; the reverse with a garden scene; adorned with gilt accents throughout; unmarked; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks; slight gilt loss 

 

Height: 
17"
Width: 
9"
Depth: 
7.5"
$4,200
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Large and Impressive Glazed Ovoid-form Pot/Vessel; signed by listed ceramicist Sasha Makovkin
4832
1968

Sasha Makovkin typically threw pieces which his wife Susan decorated. His work ranged from functional stoneware forms to sculpture and architectural installations. Makovkin dug the stoneware clay he used for his functional pieces from Mt Tamalpias. Long before it was popular, Makovkin fired his work in a diesel fueled kiln using a mixture of used motor oils. 1954-1957 Heath Ceramics, Sausalito, California; 1966-1970 College of the Redwoods, Mendocino, California; 1988-1989 Artists (with his wife Susan) in Residence at Princeton Seminary, New Jersey

Height: 
16"
Diameter: 
14"
$2,750
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A Good Pair of German KPM White-glazed Pierced Lattice Compotes
4824
in production 1945-1962

Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, or KPM (established 1723) was a fundamental part of the landscape of the European decorative arts in the 19th Century, and was, and still is, one of the most prolific producers of luxury porcelain

 

Height: 
7.5"
Diameter: 
9.75"
$1,950
Available
rare and large english burmantofts faience teal-glazed pierce-work jardinière/urn/pot
4751
late 19th century

a fine example from the Leeds factory Burmantofts faïence, with pierced neck and shoulder and adorned overall with incised decoration; excellent antique condition with overall minor wear consistent with age; stamped to underside 'Burmantofts Faience, 504 EAS', examples of Burmantofts faience can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum Ceramic collection

Height: 
13"
Diameter: 
16"
$3,250
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a rare Alfredo Santarelli luster-glazed double-handled vase
4749
circa 1915

with revived interest in the arts and design of the Renaissance period of the 14th-16th centuries; signed to underside 'AS' for Alfredo Santarelli (Italian 1874-1957) Majolica lustre-glazed urn with serpent handles; professional repair to lip

Height: 
11.5"
Width: 
9"
Depth: 
7"
$2,750
Available
 handsome pair of french old paris porcelain basalt -glazed double-handled urns with neoclassical decoration
4737
late 19th century

each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop handles; each vase with a finely-rendered gilded neoclassical scene; no chips or cracks; overall even wear to glaze

Height: 
10 1/2"
Width: 
9"
Depth: 
7"
$2,450
Available
finely rendered pair of french rococo style blanc-de-chine urns/vases
50102
circa 1950's

each of elegant ovoid form adorned with finely articulated floral stems and grotto foliage; excellent condition with a few professionally repaired tips; stamped 'made in france' for the export market

Height: 
14"
Width: 
9"
Depth: 
8"
$3,850
Sold

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