$26,070
Minton Majolica Prometheus Bound Vase and Cover, England, 19th century, designed by Victor Etienne Simyan, polychrome enamel decorated, the cover modeled with a eagle attacking a chain-bound scantily draped male figure, the vase with bearded male figures chained to either side of scrolled handles adorned with helmet and shields, no visible factory mark, overall ht. 48 1/2 in. Cover: One wing of eagle broken and simply glued; break and simple repair to a back foot; chain attaching ankles mostly missing; two rim chips to inner collar rim. Vase: One handle with chip to helmet side strap and missing most parts of chain; one handle with a 1 1/2" chip to helmet brim and missing most parts of chain; one section of chain attaching the men's ankles missing; few slight flakes to foliage surrounding base; filler under base but doesn't appear to be hiding anything, just for tightening and strength.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-09
