A PAIR OF BERLIN KPM FLORAL PAINTED PORCELAIN LIDDED URNS, BLUE SCEPTER MARK, 19TH CENTURY, each of shaped ovoid form and with a domed lid surmounted by a mischievous seated putto clutching the legs of a frightened swan, over a cavetto of blackened quatrefoils on gilt trellis banding and molded ovule trim, covering a conforming gilt lined rim and short plain neck over a shoulder of pierced rocaille, above sides centering finely painted blossoming bouquets within molded ribbon tied long leaf wreathes flanked by smiling bearded marsh satyr masks wearing a diadem of overhanging aquatic reeds, above a tapering base ending with a band of gilt tipped demi acanthine leaves in relief and raised on a conforming short foot, verso underglaze blue scepter mark and one impressed "Z" twice, the other with "85." Height: 13" Width: 8 3/4" Depth: 6 3/4"

Good condition with normal areas of gilding wear and some negligible surface wear. The porcelain body is 1830s/'40s but painted later probably at one of the many professional porcelain decorating companies spread around the German states. The lids are associated and probably from a Dresden company. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."