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An Amphora (Reissner, Stellmacher and Kessel) Earthenware \'Dragon\' Vase
Estimate: $5,000-$7,000
Passed
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Description
An Amphora (Reissner, Stellmacher and Kessel) Earthenware 'Dragon' Vase
Circa 1895-1900
bearing impressed crown over 'Amphora / Austria/ 2659/ 41' and printed makers mark to the underside.
Height 21 3/4 x width over handles 11 inches.
Condition
Small visible fracture (probable glue repair) where one tip of one dragon's lower wing is joined to the body of the vase. Probable restoration to the lower portion on one dragon's tail along the body of the vase. The restoration does not reveal itself under UV light but there is overspray from added gold paint Otherwise good condition with normal wear from age and handling.