Lot Essay
A garniture in this interesting pattern from the Pronk-related repertoire was sold in these rooms, June 2, 1994, lot 408.
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A SMALL 'PARROT-ON-A-PERCH' VASE
CIRCA 1740
The design attributed to Cornelis Pronk, showing a richly coloured parrot holding a cherry sprig in his talons as he stands chained to his gilt perch suspended from a melon-form ornament at the neck, blue band borders (restoration to neck)--7½in (19cm.) high
CIRCA 1740
The design attributed to Cornelis Pronk, showing a richly coloured parrot holding a cherry sprig in his talons as he stands chained to his gilt perch suspended from a melon-form ornament at the neck, blue band borders (restoration to neck)--7½in (19cm.) high