DATE CYPHER FOR 1871, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK AND SHAPE NO. 1517 AND VARIOUS CYPHERS, THE MODELING ATTRIBUTED TO ALBERT CARRIER-BELLEUSE, THE DECORATION TO CHRISTOPHER DRESSER

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A MINTON PORCELAIN FIGURAL TURQUOISE-GROUND AMPHORA VASE
DATE CYPHER FOR 1871, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK AND SHAPE NO. 1517 AND VARIOUS CYPHERS, THE MODELING ATTRIBUTED TO ALBERT CARRIER-BELLEUSE, THE DECORATION TO CHRISTOPHER DRESSER
Modeled as two putti shouldering a large amphora on a golden litter molded with Vitruvian scroll, the vase with bands of gilt enriched key-pattern, stylized flower-heads above pendants and arches issuing lotus blossoms, the shaped rectangular base enriched with a chevron-pattern
14 in. (35.5 cm.) wide

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For a related example of an amphora vase designed by Christopher Dresser, see J. Jones, Minton, The First Two Hundred Years of Design and Production, Shrewsbury, 1983, p. 89. Also see Christie's, London, 2 November 1999, lot 11 for an example of the present form produced in majolica. For a similar pair see Christies, New York, 24 October 2006, lot 138.

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