A Meissen porcelain cup with Classical busts en grisaille - image-1
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Lot 1132 Dα

A Meissen porcelain cup with Classical busts en grisaille

Auction 1184 - overview Cologne
19.11.2021, 11:00 - Decorative Arts
Estimate: 500 € - 600 €

A Meissen porcelain cup with Classical busts en grisaille

Painted with Classical style portraits in gilt medallions labelled "ANTISTHENES" and "PITTACUS". Blue crossed swords mark with star, blue I in the basal ring (saucer), impressed marks. Restored rim chip to the cup (yellowed), wear to the gilding.
Circa 1770 – 80.

Provenance

Collection of Renate and Tono Dreßen.