Large Meissen Double Handle Vase w/ Lovers and Floral Panels after Watteau

Product Description

A Gorgeous and large Meissen double handle vase with Watteau lovers panel and flower panel scenes. The panels are completed after the works by Jean-Antoine Watteau, the most famous French Roccoco painter for lovers scenes. His works are in every important museum around the world. The upper section is of yellow ground with leaf-like white and yellow decoration. On either end are twirling snake handles, each beautifully carved with elaborate details, including scales. The snake handles terminate at either end into acanthus leaves. The main panel depicts three musical lovers in the forest. The back panel depicts a floral arrangement. Each panel is hand-painted by the best Meissen Porcelain painters. The base is round with yellow highlights and fluted designs. With underglazed blue crossed swords mark.
Germany, Circa: 1890.

Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)
Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)