Furniture, Ceramics and Silver

Timed Online Auction, 18 March - 5 April 2024

Ceramics Session

Sold for

ZAR 117 250
Lot 97
  • A Rosenthal Versace red, gilt and black 'Medusa' pattern dinner service designed by Paul Wunderlich, 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 25 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 117 250
Location
Cape Town

About this Item

A Rosenthal Versace red, gilt and black 'Medusa' pattern dinner service designed by Paul Wunderlich, 20th century

each side plate transfer-printed with a mask of Medusa against a black ground enclosed by gilt scrolling foliage and medallions, the border transfer-printed with cherubs and scrolling foliage, comprising: twelve soup coupes and twelve saucers, twelve side plates, twelve dinner plates, twelve underplates, one covered two-handled vegetable dish, one serving dish, one small oval platter, one large oval platter, one large platter, one square platter, one large salad bowl, one gravy boat and saucer, one salt-shaker, one pepper-shaker, one cake stand, printed black and gilt factory mark, largest oval platter 50,0cm diameter

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Notes

This collection features the mythical Medusa head with snakes for hair and the power to turn people to stone.

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