Dresden Von Schierholz Gorgeous Antique Large Porcelain Footed Reticulated Cherubs Centerpiece Early 1900s
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Details: This auction is for the stunning antique Dresden Von Schierholz large porcelain centerpiece, all hand made, hand reticulated and painted in Dresden, Germany in early 1900s. The impressive white porcelain centerpiece stands on four i ntricate feet , adorned with reticulated pattern, two large figures of cherubs, executed in great detail with beautiful faces, colorful hand painted flowers with humongous pink rose in the center, rich gilding and exquisite applique porcelain flowers.
THIS PIECE IS BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND RARE. Due to the fragile nature of such delicate pieces, not many of these large centerpieces survived over the years.
The bottom of the stand has the blue Dresden Von Schierholz porcelain mark with 1817 underneath. Von Schierholz porcelain marks date from 1817 in the Plaue, Thuringia, Germany.
The piece is also marked HANDPAINTED. The reference to the trademark along with the picture of the trademark can be found in the “Dresden Porcelain Studios” book by Jim & Susan Harran, page 180.
The Vintage Dresden Von Schierholz large porcelain centerpiece is as seen in the photos.
Measurements : The centerpiece measures approx. 6.5" tall at the top of the cherubs heads, 12" long and 6.5" wide across the middle. The weight is 1,074kg .
Condition: The antique Dresden Von Schierholz large porcelain centerpiece is in very good condition with perfect gilding, just a few porcelain flower petals are missing tiny bits (quite typical for this type of decoration), it doesn’t affect the beauty of the piece. Otherwise there are no chips, cracks or repairs.
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