Lot Essay
Cf. the example sold in these Rooms, 18 May 1992, lot 89.
CIRCA 1754
Details
A Worcester fluted oval cream-boat
Circa 1754
Of shallow form, with angular handle, painted in a vibrant famille rose palette with an exotic bird perched on shrubs issuing from pierced blue rockwork, the reverse with a similar flowering shrub and pierced rockwork, the interior with a yellow flowerhead and blue foliage (minute blemish to enamel on the bird's head)
4¼in. (11cm.) wide
Circa 1754
Of shallow form, with angular handle, painted in a vibrant famille rose palette with an exotic bird perched on shrubs issuing from pierced blue rockwork, the reverse with a similar flowering shrub and pierced rockwork, the interior with a yellow flowerhead and blue foliage (minute blemish to enamel on the bird's head)
4¼in. (11cm.) wide