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Lot 130

A rare and large Meissen pierced bowl, circa 1740-45

6 July 2021, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

£1,500 - £2,000

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A rare and large Meissen pierced bowl, circa 1740-45

Of lobed circular form with a pierced band of stylised flowers, painted with a flower, scattered insects, a butterfly and a caterpillar with shadows in the centre, gilt-edged rim, 31.3cm diam., crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, impressed 21

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Provenance:
Sir Walter Rockcliffe Farquhar, 3rd Bart (1810-1900), Polesden Lacey;
Thence by descent to the current owner

See footnote to preceding lot.

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