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CIRCA 1785, WITH UNDERGLAZE BLUE AMSTEL MARK, ALSO INSCRIBED L 4
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An Amstel ornithological ajour basket
Circa 1785, with underglaze blue Amstel mark, also inscribed L 4
The flared two-handled body pierced with oval slats divided by floral ovals, the centre decorated in colours with a perched bird near a tree with a bird in a wooded landscape, surrounded by foliate swags and gilt foliage, slightly enhanced with gilt
27.5cm wide
Circa 1785, with underglaze blue Amstel mark, also inscribed L 4
The flared two-handled body pierced with oval slats divided by floral ovals, the centre decorated in colours with a perched bird near a tree with a bird in a wooded landscape, surrounded by foliate swags and gilt foliage, slightly enhanced with gilt
27.5cm wide
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.