Lot 122
After a design by the Bohemian sculptor, Dominikus Auliczek. The pearl service in the Louis-Seize style. It was exclusively reserved for the Wittelsbach House as the Royal Bavarian Service until the beginning of the 20th century. In 1918 it was created for the golden wedding anniversary of King Ludwig III and Maria Theresa as a one-off production. It has miniature paintings of the most important stages of the royal couple's life.
Consisting of 4 oval-pierced fruit baskets, 2 round-pierced fruit baskets, 18 plates, 17 coffee cans and saucers.
Printed factory marks.
German 20th century.
Oval fruit baskets: 25 x 19cm, Round fruit baskets: diameter 22cm, Plates: diameter 20.5cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
In excellent, presumably unused, condition with no visible signs of loss, damage or repair. Gilding is superb condition and there are no chips or cracks in the service.
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The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8367
6:00pm - 30 June 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 26th – Monday 29th June, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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