European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Tin-glazed Earthenware Estuary Plate, England, c. 1755, probably Bristol, wave edge rim with blue edge to edge landscape, a central tree with sponged leaves in the foreground with cattle grazing in a farmyard to one side, the other with figures strolling with an estuary in the distance, dia. 8 3/4 in.
Provenance: The Troy Chappell Collection; ex collection Professor Frederic H. Garner; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Literature: Identical illustrated in British Delft at Williamsburg, by Austin, illus. 300.
Estimate $700-900
Rim with minor chipping and scattered glaze loss.
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Keywords
Frederic H. Garner, United Kingdom, AustinStuart 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.