NO LIVE BIDDING FOR THIS LOT - Lot 278

NO LIVE BIDDING FOR THIS LOT To bid in person or by phone, please register with the auction house. GERMANY, Berlin Large ovoid vase on an octagonal pedestal, featuring two coiled handles topped with bird heads on a gold background. On one side, a military commander, with several companions behind him, presents an oliphant to a noble lady in medieval attire on the steps of her palace. On the other side, a ball scene depicting a dancing couple surrounded by the court. These scenes, set within two gold-edged medallions, stand out against a cream background embellished with stylized swans, trellises, and gold floral lambrequins. Gold braid and fillet on the pedestal. Marked in blue with a scepter. Chipping on the upper edge, damage at the handle mounts, wear on the gold. 20th century, circa 1900. H. 86 cm (Two small chips on the rim, a chip at the base of each handle) Expert: Manuela Finaz de Villaine