Lot Details
Lot 3205
Meissen Gilt Decorated and Painted Porcelain Two-Handled Tray
Of shaped oval form, depiciting Boucher's Birth of Venus, she in a reclining pose and holding a white dove, surrounded by female attendants and cupids. Height 11 1/2 inches.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for $10,000 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
There is either the slightest and smallest of scratches or else a very tiny area of paint loss on the decorated side of the tray in the area of Venus' mouth; otherwise the tray appears to be in good condition; has the Meissen blue underglaze crossed swords mark; mark is not cancelled.
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