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Sitzendorf Porcelain Pair of Potpourri Lidded Vases, Dresden, C. 1885
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Sitzendorf Porcelain Pair of Potpourri Lidded Vases, Dresden, C. 1885

19th century
Description

Antique late 19th-century Sitzendorf Dresden porcelain potpourri vases

This exquisite pair of Sitzendorf porcelain potpourri vases, crafted in Dresden in the late 19th century, features hand-painted intricate floral patterns and applied floral decorations. The delicately hand-modelled flowers, painted in pastel tones, add texture and visual appeal to these decorative pieces.

Each vase is topped with an elaborate floral finial on its lid, which includes small holes, indicating their design as potpourri holders. The bases bear the Sitzendorf blue cross-hatch mark, confirming their authenticity and origin.

Historical background:

The Sitzendorf Porcelain Factory, founded in 1850 by Wilhelm Liebmann in Thuringia, Germany, became famous for its finely detailed porcelain inspired by Rococo and Baroque styles. Known for its intricate floral applications and ornate designs, Sitzendorf overcame challenges like financial hardships and rebuilding after a fire in 1858 to operate successfully for over a century. Pieces made before 1932 are especially prized by collectors, and Sitzendorf remains celebrated for its craftsmanship and decorative appeal.

Dimensions:

Height 24 cm

Width 15 cm

Depth 13 cm

Weight of each vase approximately 920 grams

Condition:

Small chips on flowers and leaves

Loss of gilding

Traces of glue on the inside of the lids suggest the upper floral bush was glued, but the restoration was done very professionally

Otherwise, the vases are in excellent antique condition.

Please carefully study the accompanying photographs, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. The item will be securely packed and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, packaging, and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Sitzendorf Porcelain Potpourri Vases to the 1880s.

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SA1117991
Description
Antique late 19th-century Sitzendorf Dresden porcelain potpourri vases
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This exquisite pair of Sitzendorf porcelain potpourri vases, crafted in Dresden in the late 19th century, features hand-painted intricate floral patterns and applied floral decorations.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The delicately hand-modelled flowers, painted in pastel tones, add texture and visual appeal to these decorative pieces.

fig 1. A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays.
fig 1. Sitzendorf Porcelain Pair of Potpourri Lidded Vases, Dresden, C. 1885

Each vase is topped with an elaborate floral finial on its lid, which includes small holes, indicating their design as potpourri holders. The bases bear the Sitzendorf blue cross-hatch mark, confirming their authenticity and origin.

fig 2. A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays.
fig 2. Sitzendorf Porcelain Pair of Potpourri Lidded Vases, Dresden, C. 1885

Historical background:

The Sitzendorf Porcelain Factory, founded in 1850 by Wilhelm Liebmann in Thuringia, Germany, became famous for its finely detailed porcelain inspired by Rococo and Baroque styles. Known for its intricate floral applications and ornate designs, Sitzendorf overcame challenges like financial hardships and rebuilding after a fire in 1858 to operate successfully for over a century. Pieces made before 1932 are especially prized by collectors, and Sitzendorf remains celebrated for its craftsmanship and decorative appeal.

fig 3. A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays.
fig 3. Sitzendorf Porcelain Pair of Potpourri Lidded Vases, Dresden, C. 1885

Dimensions:

Height 24 cm

Width 15 cm

Depth 13 cm

Weight of each vase approximately 920 grams

Condition:

Small chips on flowers and leaves

Loss of gilding

Traces of glue on the inside of the lids suggest the upper floral bush was glued, but the restoration was done very professionally

fig 4. A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays.
fig 4. Sitzendorf Porcelain Pair of Potpourri Lidded Vases, Dresden, C. 1885

Otherwise, the vases are in excellent antique condition.

Please carefully study the accompanying photographs, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. The item will be securely packed and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, packaging, and postage.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Sitzendorf Porcelain Potpourri Vases to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117991
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Archive I A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays.

Sitzendorf Porcelain pair of Potpourri lidded vases, Dresden, c. 1885

Archive II A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View VI
Archive VII A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View IX
Archive X A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View X
Archive XI A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View XI
Archive XII A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View XIV
Archive XV A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View XV
Archive XVI A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View XVI
Archive XVII A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays. View XVII
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A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays.
Sitzendorf Porcelain pair of Potpourri lidded vases, Dresden, c. 1885
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A pair of antique Sitzendorf hard-paste white porcelain potpourri vases decorated with encrusted hand-moulded flowers, scrolling handles, pierced lids, and painted floral sprays.
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FAQs

A potpourri vase, popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, is a lidded ceramic or porcelain vessel crafted with a perforated lid to diffuse the natural fragrance of dried flowers and spices.

Sitzendorf potpourri vases were crafted from hard-paste porcelain, finished with overglaze enamels, hand-painted polychrome decoration, intricately moulded applied floral motifs, and gilded accents.

Authentic Sitzendorf porcelain typically features underglaze blue factory trademarks on the underside, crisp moulding details, delicate hand-encrusted floral applique, and fine polychrome hand painting.

Position a pair on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or dining room sideboard alongside framed artwork to introduce historical contrast and delicate pastel tones to contemporary settings.

Dust gently using a clean, soft camel-hair brush or low-pressure compressed air, avoiding immersion in water or abrasive cleaning chemical agents that could damage delicate applied floral petals.
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