A large tureen with the 'Smith'-emblem
Lot-No. 708
Meissen, around 1750. The round and bellied body with handles in branch-form and sculptural flowers, lemon finial to cover. Painted with bouquets of 'German flowers'. The cover is decorated twice with the 'Smith'-emblem in a gilded cartouche. Crossed swords mark, impressed '21'. Min. dam. to sculptural flower work. H. 19 cm. - The service with the 'Smith' emblem has probably been created for the famous english consul Joseph Smith, who also acted as art dealer and collector. Comp.: Cat. 'Sammlung Hoffmeister', vol. II, fig. 367 and p. 660.
A large tureen with the 'Smith'-emblem
A large tureen with the 'Smith'-emblem
Lot-No. 708
Meissen, around 1750. The round and bellied body with handles in branch-form and sculptural flowers, lemon finial to cover. Painted with bouquets of 'German flowers'. The cover is decorated twice with the 'Smith'-emblem in a gilded cartouche. Crossed swords mark, impressed '21'. Min. dam. to sculptural flower work. H. 19 cm. - The service with the 'Smith' emblem has probably been created for the famous english consul Joseph Smith, who also acted as art dealer and collector. Comp.: Cat. 'Sammlung Hoffmeister', vol. II, fig. 367 and p. 660.
