Bidspirit auction | Pair F.W. Wessel Porcelain Figures

Pair F.W. Wessel Porcelain Figures - Origin: Germany Date: 1949-1958 Period/Style: Rococo Revival Maker: Porzellanfabrik F.W. Wessel Materials: Hand-painted and gilt porcelain Form: Pair of porcelain figures Description: Pair of hand-painted German porcelain figures by F.W. Wessel, Frankenthal, comprising a fashionable flower seller with a basket of applied blossoms and a gentleman holding a dove. Each wears elaborately patterned eighteenth-century dress heightened with gilt. Modeled in the Rococo taste, the figures stand before tree-form supports on pierced scroll bases with molded foliage and gilt accents. The pair combines delicate floral work, animated poses, and bright postwar German decoration. Marks: Green printed F.W. Wessel Frankenthal factory marks. Red inscriptions read ”handgemalt” and ”Made in Germany.” Dimensions: Each approximately 10.5 in. H, 5 in. D. Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: Scattered small losses and nicks to the applied flowers and foliage. Minor gilt wear, surface soiling, and shelf wear to the bases. No major cracks or extensive restoration observed.