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1739
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A Dutch Delft dated blue and white satirical money box
1739
(Spaarpot) the domed base decorated with trellised strapwork alternating floral motifs, the first globular section decorated with chinoiserie birds perched on blossoming chrysanthemum branches, pierced with a slit, the second globular section pierced with a slit above the inscription wie het meest in leit in dee se pot die trekt hier naa het hoog stee lot 1739 (whom puts the most in this box will afterwards draw the highest stake) flanked by two winged cupids, the reverse with floral motifs, the urn-shaped upper part decorated en suite to the base and pierced with a slit, with pointed finial
26.5 cm. high
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1739
(Spaarpot) the domed base decorated with trellised strapwork alternating floral motifs, the first globular section decorated with chinoiserie birds perched on blossoming chrysanthemum branches, pierced with a slit, the second globular section pierced with a slit above the inscription wie het meest in leit in dee se pot die trekt hier naa het hoog stee lot 1739 (whom puts the most in this box will afterwards draw the highest stake) flanked by two winged cupids, the reverse with floral motifs, the urn-shaped upper part decorated en suite to the base and pierced with a slit, with pointed finial
26.5 cm. high
See illustrations
Special notice
Christie's charges a Buyer's premium calculated at 23.205% of the hammer price for each lot with a value up to €110,000. If the hammer price of a lot exceeds €110,000 then the premium for the lot is calculated at 23.205% of the first €110,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of €110,000. Buyer's Premium is calculated on this basis for each lot individually.