LATE PERIOD (1782-1784), MARKED WITH M.O.L ABOVE A * IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE

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A Loosdrecht biscuit portrait bust of Cornelis de Witt
Late period (1782-1784), marked with m.o.l above a * in underglaze blue
After engravings by J. Houbraken after A. Schouman, the half lenght bust naturalistically modelled in relief, with long curly hair and wearing a sash, upon a fluted pedestal column with circular plinth enhanced in green and gilt
22,5cm high
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Lot Essay

Cornelis de Witt (1623-1672) was burgomaster of Dordrecht and convicted of conspiracy against the life of stadholder Willem III, he was not found guilt and still trialed for banishment without reasons given. The vengeful mob slaughtered him and his visiting brother Johan in the prison in the Hague.
Cf. A.L. den Blaauwen, Loosdrechts Porselein (Zwolle 1988), p.295 ill.266.

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