Lot Essay
This famous model occurs originally at Höchst and was widely copied in the Baltic area and in Chinsese Export wares. For a similar example in petit feu colours see Schlee, op. cit., pl. 32
CIRCA 1760, MOST PROBABLY KIEL
Details
A North German fayence blue and white rococo tureen and cover
Circa 1760, most probably Kiel
Painted with stylised flower-sprays and scattered insects, the border and below the scroll handles moulded with stylised foliage, on four scroll feet, the cover with feuilles-de-choux borders and chinese hat finial (the base extensively repaired, slight chips to rim of cover)
13¾in. (35cm.) wide
Circa 1760, most probably Kiel
Painted with stylised flower-sprays and scattered insects, the border and below the scroll handles moulded with stylised foliage, on four scroll feet, the cover with feuilles-de-choux borders and chinese hat finial (the base extensively repaired, slight chips to rim of cover)
13¾in. (35cm.) wide
Provenance
Otto Blohm, no. 728