Lot Essay
The Felix Meritis and various other theatres where located in the area of the Prinsengracht workshop. Contemporary comedy and farce were the source of inspiration for this plaque.
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CIRCA 1740, ATTRIBUTED TO THE AMSTERDAM PRINSENGRACHT WORKSHOP
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A Delftware blue and white octagonal gallant theatrical plaque
CIRCA 1740, ATTRIBUTED TO THE AMSTERDAM PRINSENGRACHT WORKSHOP
Liefdesblijspelplaque, decorated with a stage depicting a frolicking couple of histrionics, further with a statue of Venus and cupid on an ice-skating rink with figures at various pursuits, the raised border trellised, pierced with two openings (repaired)
31 cm. high
CIRCA 1740, ATTRIBUTED TO THE AMSTERDAM PRINSENGRACHT WORKSHOP
Liefdesblijspelplaque, decorated with a stage depicting a frolicking couple of histrionics, further with a statue of Venus and cupid on an ice-skating rink with figures at various pursuits, the raised border trellised, pierced with two openings (repaired)
31 cm. high
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