Baltimore, Maryland, ornate Asian structures, exotic birds, scroll handle, blossom finial, ivory spacers, monograms, 126.92 oz. T., including 15-3/4 in hot water kettle, coffee pot, covered sugar and creamer; with 31-1/2 in. English two handle silver plate tray

Provenance: Private Alabama Collection

Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Note: This lot is accompanied by a facsimile of a letter from Severin Roesen expert Judith Hansen O'Toole discussing the work, and her belief that the artist was a student of Roesen's, and that the work was most likely painted in Roesen's studio. She also posits that Roesen himself painted specific areas of this work, such as the grape leaves, birds nest, and red currants.

wax and linen lined, crackle, small areas of retouch; frame with minimal wear