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An Exquisite Honey Pot

Result EUR99,200
Published on , by Anne Doridou-Heim
Auction on 18 October 2019 - 14:15 (CEST) - Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

An incredible lidded Sèvres vase imitating a hive was certainly the bee's knees, creating a decided buzz with buyers, who had to work hard to carry it off.

Sèvres, ca. 1770, lidded "ruche" (hive) vase in soft paste with relief woven wickerwork... An Exquisite Honey Pot

Sèvres, ca. 1770, lidded "ruche" (hive) vase in soft paste with relief woven wickerwork decoration, h. 30 cm.
Result: €99,200

18 th century Sèvres porcelain is constantly fascinating for its technical feats and creativity, as gloriously proved by this lidded soft paste "hive" vase. Produced in around 1770, this piece,…
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Friday 18 October 2019 - 14:15 (CEST) - Live
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
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