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CIRCA 1770, MARKED WITH AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE SPOKED WHEEL, PRESSMARKE IN
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A Höchst Purpurmalerei teacaddy and cover
Circa 1770, marked with an underglaze blue spoked wheel, Pressmarke IN
Gilt and painted in colours with various insects hovering above a Camaïeu purple Ruinenlandschaft depicting ruined architectural structures in pastoral landscapes, the arched shoulders en suite and outlined in gilt, the tiny domed cover with flowersprays and acorn finial
13cm high
Circa 1770, marked with an underglaze blue spoked wheel, Pressmarke IN
Gilt and painted in colours with various insects hovering above a Camaïeu purple Ruinenlandschaft depicting ruined architectural structures in pastoral landscapes, the arched shoulders en suite and outlined in gilt, the tiny domed cover with flowersprays and acorn finial
13cm high
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20.825% of the hammer price for lots with values up to NLG 200,000. If the hammer price exceeds the NLG 200,000 then the premium is calculated at 20.825% of the first NLG 200,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of NLG 200,000.
Sale room notice
Please note that the cover is a later replacement.