PAIR VIENNA PORCELAIN VASES AND COVERS.late 19th century-early 20th century; underglaze blue beehive mark. Magenta ground; each with two hand-painted Classical scenes - entitled "Opferung der Venus," "Die Malerei," and "Ceres," "Schmückung der Ceres," signed Willner; with extensive scrolling gilt decoration allover - 9 1/4 in. high. Estimate $300-500
The vase with Ceres: There is a small chip on the foot rim. There is an area near the top with residue from using tape to secure the cover. There is minor amount of rubbed gilding along the top rim. One cover with repair to the finial.
There ae no losses or scratches to the painted decoration. There is no crazing.
