Lot Details
Lot 15
Four Minton Miniature Majolica Amphorae and Tripartite Stands
Date cyphers for 1859, 1860, 1863
After the Antique, in four colors (cobalt, manganese, emerald and turquoise), each monopodia cloven foot, headed by a ram's mask, the tripartite base with Vitruvian scrolls interrupted by bosses, various cyphers and shape no.'s. 745. Height 6 1/2 inches.
Literature:
KL001200 (three examples).
Reference:
Rosalie W. Sharp, China to Light Up a House, vol. two, p. 187 (two turquoise examples).
C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $2,268 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
overall very nice condition; cobalt blue urn with restoration to the bottom tip amphora and to its right handle; the other three examples present well under black light; the mouths of three a bit rough with some discoloration, likely in the making; examined under blacklight
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