Sitzedndorf - Centrepiece - 1541G - Biscuit porcelain
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Porcelain biscuit centerpiece, model 1541G, made in Germany, dating to ca. 1850–1900, weighing 462 g, with dimensions 17 cm wide, 9 cm high and 10 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
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Monumental Biscuit Porcelain Centerpiece by Sitzendorf with a Classic Medallion (late 19th century)
A ceramic art piece of rare beauty and importance. This extraordinary centerpiece embodies the masterful work of the celebrated German manufactory of Sitzendorf in biscuit porcelain. The composition is a triumph of balance and symbolism: two finely modeled putti gently support a festoon of flowering garlands. At the center of this garland stands a medallion bearing a refined 'antique' female profile, a clear tribute to Neoclassical aesthetics. The upper cup, with its dense and intricate interwoven fretwork, crowns a structure that unites sculptural solidity with visual lightness.
A Certified Collectible Piece
"Stamped on the base with the 'S' of Sitzendorf and the model number '1541G DEP' impressed in the porcelain, this object is an authentic fragment of late-19th-century European design history. The matte finish of the biscuit gives the piece a marble-like aura that enhances its anatomical and floral details. In excellent, nearly intact condition, this centerpiece is a showroom piece destined for discerning collectors and anyone seeking a prestigious, timeless decorative element."
Monumental Biscuit Porcelain Centerpiece by Sitzendorf with a Classic Medallion (late 19th century)
A ceramic art piece of rare beauty and importance. This extraordinary centerpiece embodies the masterful work of the celebrated German manufactory of Sitzendorf in biscuit porcelain. The composition is a triumph of balance and symbolism: two finely modeled putti gently support a festoon of flowering garlands. At the center of this garland stands a medallion bearing a refined 'antique' female profile, a clear tribute to Neoclassical aesthetics. The upper cup, with its dense and intricate interwoven fretwork, crowns a structure that unites sculptural solidity with visual lightness.
A Certified Collectible Piece
"Stamped on the base with the 'S' of Sitzendorf and the model number '1541G DEP' impressed in the porcelain, this object is an authentic fragment of late-19th-century European design history. The matte finish of the biscuit gives the piece a marble-like aura that enhances its anatomical and floral details. In excellent, nearly intact condition, this centerpiece is a showroom piece destined for discerning collectors and anyone seeking a prestigious, timeless decorative element."
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
462 g
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Country of Origin
Germany
Designer/artist/maker
Sitzedndorf
Model
1541G
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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