Lot Essay
For similar Dutch Delft models of apples and pears, dated 1750, see anonymous sale, Christie's Amsterdam, 12 November 2002, lots 271, 276 and 2 November 2005, lot 407.
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MID-18TH CENTURY, THE MELON LIKELY GERMAN
Details
A CONTINENTAL FAYENCE MELON TUREEN AND COVER AND TWO DUTCH DELFT MODELS OF APPLES ON FIXED LEAF STANDS
Mid-18th century, the melon likely German
Each naturalistically modeled and colored
8 1/8 in. (20.5 cm.) long overall, the melon; 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) long overall, the apples (4)
Mid-18th century, the melon likely German
Each naturalistically modeled and colored
8 1/8 in. (20.5 cm.) long overall, the melon; 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) long overall, the apples (4)
Sale room notice
The illustration in the printed catalogue is that of lot 332. The correct illustration for lot 328 is available on-line at christies.com.