A BERLIN PORCELAIN VIENNA STYLE PORTRAIT VASE OF EPANOUISSEMENT, AFTER ANGELO ASTI, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY of baluster form, with two handles formed from a mans head, the portrait in a gilt cartouche features the brunette beauty Epanouissement, she sits in a bust profile draped in a pink tulle, against a dark green ground, the body features gilt anthemion continuing to both the waisted neck and base, all against a cobalt ground, on a stair stepped rectangular plinth, featuring panels of anthemion bouquets, with a cover featuring a gadrooned finial; overall height: 55 cm (21 5/8 in.) CONDITION In age-appropriate condition. Minor rubbing to the gilt handles, overall surface dust. Inspection under UV shows retouching to the waisted base. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
