Lot Details
Lot 448
Mintons Gilt Decorated Pâte-sur-Pâte Porcelain Vase
Decorated by Marc Louis Solon
Of flattened urn form with upright ring handles, decorated on the front side with a classical woman seated in a klismos chair and brewing a love potion, the reverse side decorated with a billowing cloud formed of cupids, signed L. Solon. Height 10 1/4 inches.
C
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $16,250 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
drilled partially through the mark on underside; at least two small pinpoint firing spots, not blacklighted
a note (now torn into a few pieces because of the folds and its age) was kept inside an envelope tucked inside the vase that reads: "Dear Friends, This Minton vase was willed to the Sisters of Notre Dame. They couldn't keep it because they have a vow of poverty. The sister superior gave it to me and I want you to have it as a token of our gratitude for your many kindnesses. Much love, Lillian & Joe"
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a note (now torn into a few pieces because of the folds and its age) was kept inside an envelope tucked inside the vase that reads: "Dear Friends, This Minton vase was willed to the Sisters of Notre Dame. They couldn't keep it because they have a vow of poverty. The sister superior gave it to me and I want you to have it as a token of our gratitude for your many kindnesses. Much love, Lillian & Joe"
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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