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A Berlin KPM porcelain tea service with faux micro-mosaic decor
Königliche Porzellanmanufaktur Berlin Kpm
KPM Berlin · Lempertz · Berlin
Hammer price
1,116,944SEK
100,000 EUR in original currency · Hammer price — the house doesn't publish bid history.
Description & details
A Berlin KPM porcelain tea service with faux micro-mosaic decor Of octagonal form. Comprising teapot, milk jug, sugar box, and three cups and saucers. Two finials formed as recumbent sphinx. With reserves containing depictions of birds in imitation micro-mosaic and pietra dura technique on matte and polished gold ground. Blue sceptre mark, some pieces with additional painter's marks and various impressed marks. Minor restorations to the corners of the sugar pot's lid, a retouched chip to the teapot's spout. H of teapot 14 cm. Circa 1820.
- Category
- Porcelain
- Location
- Berlin
- Dimensions
- H 14 cm