PAIR DRESDEN PORCELAIN URNS WITH BIRD HANDLES > MEISSEN
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GBP 490.00 |
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GBP 490.00 |
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008 |
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008 |
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harrym48 Store PAIR DRESDEN PORCELAIN URNS WITH BIRD HANDLES > MEISSEN SAXE You are viewing a fantastic pair of Dresden style urns with gorgeous provincial scenes hand painted onto the panels. Hopefully the photographs illustrate the amount of work that would have gone into the making of these urns as the brushstrokes are incredibly detailed. The urns also feature very unusual bird neck handles. The hand painted features include the two panels either side of the classically shaped urn and two on the base. There are also various floral sprays on the urns, and intricate gold leaf designs on the rim and around the panel. Simply breathtaking. They are both offered in perfect condition and ready for home use right away, and we are expecting a lot of interest so get your bids in early. Meissen (porcelain), hard-paste porcelain made at a factory established in 1710 at Meissen, near Dresden, in Saxony, east-central Germany. (The ware was once known as "Dresden" in England, and is still called "Saxe" in France.) From the time that Oriental porcelain first reached Europe, potters in France and Germany—to whom the ingredients of true, or hard-paste, porcelain remained unknown—could only imitate it, using artificial, or soft-paste, porcelain. In 1708, as a result of his research into china clays (seekaolin), an alchemist, J. F. Böttger, produced a white porcelain like that of the Chinese. As a result, Böttger’s patron, Frederick Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, established the Meissen factory in 1710. During its early period, in the years 1710 to 1719, the factory produced porcelain wares that replicated the shapes of Chinese pieces or imitated those of contemporary silver vessels. At this stage, the porcelain body was a light greyish-yellow rather than pure white, and the decoration, often floral or in the form of chinoiserie, was executed in colours of rather coarse hues. From 1710 to 1730 the factory also produced a red stoneware known as Böttger stoneware. In the 1720s the Meissen factory’s distinctive white paste was perfected and decoration of the wares became brighter and more refined. The years 1720 to 1735 were dominated by the work of the painters J. G. Höroldt and A. F. von Löwenfinck. Chinoiserie decoration became particularly dominant and the influence of Japanese porcelain affected both the shape and the decoration of Meissen pieces. In the early 1730s, European-style flower paintings, landscapes, and topographical subjects were also used. The great period of figure production at Meissen began in 1727, when the modeller J. G. Kirchner joined the factory. An enormous range of figures, delicately modelled and meticulously decorated, was produced, most notably small-scale figures of people and animals that were made in sets as table decorations. Johann Joachim Kändler, who joined in 1731, took figure production at Meissen to its greatest heights. Typical of Kändler’s work are small animals modelled from life and sets of figures symbolizing such themes as the Four Seasons or the Five Senses; characters from the commedia dell’arte; and sets depicting "Cris de Paris", representing Parisian street scenes. After the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) the quality of Dresden porcelain declined as Sèvres, near Paris, became the leading porcelain factory in Europe. In the later 18th century, however, a range of wares in the fashionable Neo-Classical style was produced. Since that time, although it has continued to produce high-quality table porcelain, the Meissen factory has never regained the supremacy that it enjoyed in the first 50 years of its existence. Height: 18" Width: 12" Base: 7" sq Top: 12" dia Weight 4 k each NO RESERVE! Additional Images:(Click to enlarge)All of our items are photographed professionally. The colour representations are faithful to the original as far as possible. Please check our feedback profile and bid with confidence. We are eBay Powersellers and do not charge extra for Paypal buyers. We are committed to providing a quality service and want to keep our customers satisfied throughout the transaction. If there is anything you are not happy during a transaction please let us know before leaving negative feedback - there is always a solution! We have never left negative feedback. If you are serious about bidding contact us for shipping quotes.We are a small family run business with a warehouse and showroom in London:Canonbury Antiques1 Church StreetLondon NW8 8EEUnited KingdomChurch Street is famous in London for antiques - we are just down the road from Alfies market. Visitors always welcome - even if you are just browsing.UK CALLERS: 01707 644717ABROAD: 0044 1707 644717 (we can call back if required)customersupport@canonburyantiques.comshipping@canonburyantiques.comfindit@canonburyantiques.comWe have shipped to every continent. If you are serious about bidding please email us for shipping quotes - shipping@canonburyantiques.com - quoting item number. We ship to anywhere in the world. Depending on the size of the item we either use:* Williams & Hill - For larger trans-atlantic items* Parcel2go - Online quotes* FedEx - Priority (3 days) or Economy (5 days)BE ASSURED - we have been shipping valuable and fragile antiques to all parts of the world for many years - it is done professionally. This includes shipping furniture, glass items, ceramics, porcelain and other delicate items. Where necessary the item will be crated - a wooden structure built around the object for 100% security in addition to packaging, corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap and other protective materials. All of our shipping quotes include insurance. All our Antique items are shipped with a 'Declaration Certificate' completed by us to ensure that no import duty or taxes are payable by the purchaser.SHIPPING QUOTES ALWAYS INCLUDE INSURANCEIt is the buyers responsibility to pay for shipping although OFTEN WE WILL HELP WITH THIS COST. We also offer reductions on multiple purchases - please email for details. We will shop around for the cheapest quotes using our contacts. We are flexible - we can arrange delivery to the nearest port for your own pick up.UK SHIPPINGWe have our own carriers who will quote for delivery to your door, please email for quotes. Delivery includes set up in your home and assembly where applicable.ARRANGE YOUR OWN SHIPPINGOrganise your own shipping / pick up yourself - the address for items is 1 Church Street, London NW8 8EE, UKWe accept Paypal, all major credit cards over the phone, cash on collection, cheques, money orders and bank transfers. Goods will not be released until we have receive full payment. Payment alternatives include:* Paypal - we do not charge our buyers extra for using Paypal* Major credit cards - over the phone (image of visa, amex etc)* Nochex -* Cash on collection, cheques, bank transfers* Escrow - for larger transactionsUK CALLERS: 01707 644717ABROAD: 0044 1707 644717 (we can call back if required)We are very flexible with regards to splitting up payments on goods and are happy to organizelayaway deals and payment plans. We can negotiate the terms of the plan and split it up over anumber of monthly payments to suit you. We understand buying these sort of goods can be costly and this can be an easier way to pay. Unlike other sellers, we do not charge our customers holding fees or any other costs for organising payment plans. Please contact us for more information.All our items are guaranteed as described, and all our Descriptions and Schedules of Condition on each item are written in good faith. If any shipped item is proved by the purchaser not to be as described then a full refund less a handling charge and excluding outward shipping costs will be made provided that the item is returned in its original condition. All our Antique items are shipped with a 'Declaration Certificate' completed by us to ensure that no import duty or taxes are payable by the purchaser. You can therefore be assured to Buy and Bid with Confidence.TESTIMONIALSJohn Maco, California: 'The chairs are wonderful and look like they've always been part of their setting. The vendors you use for shipping and delivery are the best I have encountered. I had been somewhat anxious regarding the shipping process, but with each point of contact it became apparent I need not be concerned.' jmaco1003@aol.comHilary Jove, South Carolina: 'What an amazing selection of bronzes and you made the whole transaction very easy. Our cherub candelabras arrived safetly and look very at home!'AOL USERSWe frequently have problems with AOL users not receiving our replies. Make sure your Mail Controls are set to receive emails from the Internet. If you have Internet email blocked, please change your Mail Controls by entering the keyword 'Mail Controls' on AOL or Compuserve.Want something and you can't find it. Let us know what it is and we will do our best to locate it. We source items from all around the world on frequent buying trips - so let us know what you are looking for and we will list it on eBay as a Buy It Now!DUE TO THE UNUSUAL RANGE OF OUR STOCK WE FREQUENTLY WORK WITH INTERIOR DESIGNERSWHY BUY ANTIQUES?Unlike many other material purchases antiques retain and increase in value. They are a soundinvestment as they appreciate in value - aesthetically and economically. That is why frequentlypeople invest in antiques rather than stocks and shares when the economic climate is not favourable. They make great family heirlooms and gifts as they are passed down generation togeneration. Of course all our items are hand sourced and picked by us so we like to think they are beautiful too and will look great in your homes!This page ©Canonbury Antiques 2007
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