Lot Essay
The mark on these vases is one of the earliest examples known from De Witte Starre.
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MARKED IIB ABOVE 13 OR B ABOVE A STAR, PROBABLY FOR DE WITTE STARRE, ONE ALSO MOULDED IN RELIEF TO THE BASE WITH VIII, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
(2) A pair of Dutch Delft blue and white octagonal chinoiserie bottle vases
MARKED IIB ABOVE 13 OR B ABOVE A STAR, PROBABLY FOR DE WITTE STARRE, ONE ALSO MOULDED IN RELIEF TO THE BASE WITH VIII, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The bodies painted with a continuous scene of exotic birds, insects and blossoming branches, the shoulders with lotus-shaped lappets, the upright neck with stylised tulips or fleurs hollandaises (one with an old restoration to the upper rim)
22 and 22.5 cm. high (2)
MARKED IIB ABOVE 13 OR B ABOVE A STAR, PROBABLY FOR DE WITTE STARRE, ONE ALSO MOULDED IN RELIEF TO THE BASE WITH VIII, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The bodies painted with a continuous scene of exotic birds, insects and blossoming branches, the shoulders with lotus-shaped lappets, the upright neck with stylised tulips or fleurs hollandaises (one with an old restoration to the upper rim)
22 and 22.5 cm. high (2)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve and will be sold to the highest bidder.
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Sale room notice
Please note that the detail illustrated on page 76 in the printed catalogue is lot 617, but incorrectly numbered as lot 618.