Meissen Style Porcelain Figural Compote, early 20th c., by Carl Thieme, the bottom marked with crossed swords over a "T," the reticulated circular basket on a tapered support with applied floral decoration, flanked by three barefoot children with flowers, on a pierced tripodal base with scrolled legs, H.- 19 1/4 in., Dia.- 11 3/4 in. Provenance: Palmira, the Estate of Sarkis Kaltakdjian (Sarkis Oriental Rugs), Prairieville, Louisiana.

Loss to poppy petal, has been painted in. Old repair visible where bowl meets stand, above blue plume. Minor losses to finish on three flower motifs, all 1/8 in. or less. One repair to leaf of blue and pink flower that is between the two figures wearing hats. Small area of loss to grape leaf on black hat of boy. Tips of yellow rose petals broken off. Loss to maroon rose petals, which have been painted in. Loss to forget-me-not cluster, one petal form top flower now lacking. Minor wear to gilt. Handsome example. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.