Description:
Four Dutch Delftware Blue and White Chargers, Holland, mid to late 18th century, one with floral border surrounding a floral garden center, dia. 10 3/4; one with pineapple-like motifs within a wide paneled border with melon center, "MP" mark for De Metalen Pot, dia. 12; a chinoiserie dish with paneled border alternating with figures and foliage surrounding a central landscape with figures in a courtyard, dia. 13 1/4; and a dish with scalloped rim with double floral border and central floral landscape with Hoho bird, hatchet mark for De Porceleyne Biji, dia. 13 3/4 in.
Provenance: Melon-decorated plate ex Pflueger Collection.
Estimate $500-700
Floral dish 10 3/4": rim chip repairs and typical age wear to glaze at rim.
Pineapple dish: Sizable glaze repairs to rim, mostly to exterior, typical glaze loss surrounding rim.
Chinoiserie dish: Heavily restored in pieces.
Hoho bird dish: Restored surroudning rim.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Netherlands, MPStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.