PAIR OF LARGE DRESDEN FLORAL ENCRUSTED AND PAINTED PORCELAIN LIDDED URNS, THIRD QUARTER 20TH CENTURY, each in the Rococo Revival style and with a reticulated lid centering a blossoming sprig painted cartouche flanked by scantily clad frolicking putti, above a compressed dome base with applied colorful blooms amidst pierced trellis and stylized rocaille molded details on a circular recessed rim and short cylindrical unglazed sleeve, over a conforming mouth and short neck on a shaped bombé ovoid body flanked by a seated classically robed figure of Athena holding a plumed helmet, opposite the similarly robed Terpsichore with lyre muse of music and dance, above a central painted romantic scene of a courting youth and maiden in historic attire seated amidst a picturesque fantasy garden, enclosed by a polychrome enameled flowering leafy vine wreath ending over an acanthus molded socle with matching floral encrustations, unmarked. Height: 27" Width: 15 1/2" Depth: 11"

Good condition with some expected surface buildup in crevices throughout, tiny chips on some flower petals and leaves, some small spots of flaking enamel on courting scenes, otherwise good shape with little wear. No factory marks.?? 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."