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Pair Augustas Rex porcelain lidded vases, C19th

$5,572.26
£4,000
€4,734.23
CA$7,566.29
A$8,481.75
CHF 4,423.04
MX$103,965.52
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DKK 35,323.51
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About the Item

A very decorative pair of 19th Century German porcelain lidded vases by Augustas Rex. Each with a pink ground, gilded scrolling boarders, inset hand painted panels depicting courting lovers in the gardens. Batch 83 G480/18 HEYZ
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Diameter: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000025211stDibs: LU1227244317472

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