Decorative Arts & Design

November 2126, 2020
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LOT 242

Lot 242

Amphora 'Jeweled' Portrait Vase, c.1900

Amphora 'Jeweled' Portrait Vase, c.1900
Lot 242 Details
Amphora 'Jeweled' Portrait Vase, c.1900

base drilled
height 9.5 in — 24.2 cm
impressed AMPHORA and numerals 584 / 47, printed RStK TURN TEPLITZ BOHEMIA mark in red

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $7,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Amphora 'Jeweled' Portrait Vase, c.1900
  • Amphora 'Jeweled' Portrait Vase, c.1900
  • Amphora 'Jeweled' Portrait Vase, c.1900

CONDITION DETAILS

Two 'jewels' missing; base drilled under the base at the centre for fitting as a table lamp (fittings present), radiating two short hairline cracks; some wear to gilding at the rim and edge of the base; a small pitted area (firing flaw?) on the reverse; otherwise substantially in good condition

LOT 242
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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