June Gallery Auction
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3069
Two Hutschenreuther Porcelain Groups: Friendly Enemies and Disdain
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Two Hutschenreuther Porcelain Groups: Friendly Enemies and Disdain. The former comprising a woodpecker and two nuthatches negotiating on weathered, splintered tree branches embellished with a pair of pine cones; and the latter comprising a stoical owl and two scolding chickadees on rugged tree branches with foliate and floral embellishments. Painted in polychrome enamels.
{Approximate dimensions: Friendly Enemies 10 1/4" high x 10 1/2" wide x 8" deep, Disdain 9 1/8" high x 10 3/4" wide x 6 1/2" deep.}.
Condition
In good condition with very light surface wear overall. A few minuscule bits of white porcelain to some tips and edges that may be slight rubbing or as made, dust, light wear and slight discoloration to base undersides where the piece rests. Please ask the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.
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