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Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 23

Four 17th Century Framed Panels of Delft Tiles

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Dutch, first half 17th century, two four tile panels, tulip and pomegranate design in monochrome and polychrome; polychrome tulip tile; ship tile, each tile approximately 5 x 5 in., modern framesNote:ÿThe four tile monochrome panel was originally attributed as possibly English delftware and produced at the Pickleherring factory outside of London. For further discussion, please see; Ivor Hume, If These Pots Could Talk: Collecting 2,000 Years of British Household Pottery, Hanover and London: Chipstone Foundation and New England Press, 2001, page 50, ill.˜Provenance: The I. Noel Hume Collection of Artifacts and Antiquities

Condition

large crack to upper right polychome tile, cracks and crazing to monochrome four tile panel, crazing and chips to single polychrome, small chips upper right on ship tile, overall glaze imperfections, abrasions and wear consistent with age
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