Description:
Dutch Delftware Blue and White Five-piece Garniture, Holland, mid-18th century, attributed to De Porceleyne Biji, each decorated with a bird in a floral garden within a raised scrollwork frame, including three covered baluster forms with foo dog finials, ht. 14 1/4; together with a pair of octagonal shaped vases with hatchet marks, ht. 10 1/4 in.
Provenance: Pflueger Collection.
Estimate $800-1,200
Covers: Each restored to tail of dog; one dog restored at join to cover; each with scattered glaze loss to areas of face and ears as wel as along rims; one with a rim chip repair; one with two rim chips repaired.
Baluster vases: Each with age typical glaze chipping along top and bottom rims and slightly to scrolled framework.
Octagonal vases: Each with age typical glaze chipping along top and bottom rims and slightly to scrolled framework.
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
Stuart 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.