Lot Essay
This figure probably depicts a writer from the Dutch Golden Age, possibly Jacob Cats (1577-1660).
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FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY
Details
A white Delft figure of a standing gentleman
First half 18th century
Naturalistically modelled in relief, wearing Dutch 17th century attire; a hat, a lace collar, a vest and knickerbockers, holding a cape and a book under his left arm, on rectangular plinth
17 cm. high
See illustration
First half 18th century
Naturalistically modelled in relief, wearing Dutch 17th century attire; a hat, a lace collar, a vest and knickerbockers, holding a cape and a book under his left arm, on rectangular plinth
17 cm. high
See illustration
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