New high for 19th century Meissen in New York

This spectacular pair of 19th century Meissen covered urns sailed past their top estimate of $15,000 to bring $175,000 (£114,400) at the sale held by Cottone Auctions in Geneseo, New York earlier this month.

Driving up the price (thought to be a record for 19th century Meissen) was the suggestion they had b…

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