Lot Essay
Cornelis Pronk, painter, designer and draughtsman was appointed in August 1743 at the age of forty-three, by the V.O.C. to 'make all designs and models to our satisfaction, of all such porcelain as will be ordered from time to time in the Indies...' The volume of his known work is small. In fact it is possible to find only two drawings which are attributed with good reason to Pronk or his studio. Both are in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam - namely the designs known as 'La Dame au Parasol' and 'The Doctor's Visit to the Emperor'. Cf. Howard and Ayers, op.cit., p.293 for further details; and the footnote to lot 282, above.
A dish with this design was sold in these Rooms, 6 November 1995, lot 28; and 10 June 1996, lot 280.
A dish with this design was sold in these Rooms, 6 November 1995, lot 28; and 10 June 1996, lot 280.