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Your Price: $ 12000.00
Item Number: bischoff10713a
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Circa: 1892-1907
Type: porcelain
Manufacturer: Franz Arthur Bischoff
Antique Franz Bischoff limoges porcelain tray. c: 1892-1907. Click on other pics for better view. Signed legibly: Franz A. Bischoff on display left side. Green backstamp on back: T&V France, (mark 5a, pg. 193, M. Gaston's book). Gorgeous tray with pierced handles; 10.5 x 10 inches. Backside reveals possible small professional repairs when looking at it under a black light. Two small areas, (one is about 3/4 inch; other is less than a pea size), show up as 'white' under the blacklight. This could just be where the porcelain is thinner, or they could be repairs. In any case, if they are repairs, whomever did it was a pro; and they were likely just very minor surface flakes off the porcelain. Frontside has one area on the gold that is a bit lighter, (very tiny spot), but nothing shows up under the blacklight. The painting on this tray is superb; the faces of the figurines are wonderful. Bischoff was one of the premier porcelain artists in the 19th, early 20th C; known for his famous roses and later landscapes. Since none of the 'flaws', if they are indeed real flaws, are visible from front display side; and not really detectible from back unless looking at it under a light, I consider them minor. It is a true one of a kind work of art. This would make a fabulous luxury gift! This item was in a Frank Boos auction at one time and believe this was the listed price on it, (FB is now deceased; he was the older guy with the bow tie on Antiques Roadshow). Price is firm. As is, as described. Cashier's check only; usa buyer's only and buyer to pick up and arrange own insurance; must sign release form at pick up. |
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