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DELFT Large earthenware tulip vase or pyramid, obelisk-shaped, in two parts, resting on a square base decorated in shades of blue with pierced rocks, flowering shrubs, vases of flowers, an incense burner and birds in the style of Chinese porcelain, the base supported by four feet; the corners of the pyramid adorned with twenty spouts emerging from the open mouth of a mythical creature, decorated in shades of blue with foliage scrolls, braids and valances. Late 17th century, circa 1690–1700. Unmarked. H. 59 cm, W. 11.5 cm. Restoration to the top and the tips of four spouts. Condition report: From bottom to top: the pyramid is glued to a square wooden base. Minor wear to the enamel on the corners and feet, Small chips at the tips of 11 spouts; 4 spouts have been restored. The top of the obelisk has been restored with an 8 cm replacement piece of earthenware. Expert: Cyrille FROISSART Bibliography: M. Archer, ‘Pyramids and Pagodas for flowers’, Country Life, January 1976 J. Wilson, ‘A phenomenon of Taste, The China Mode of Queen Mary’, Apollo, August 1972, pp. 116–123. M. S. van Aken-Fehmers (ed.), *Vases with Spouts: Three Centuries of Splendour*, The Hague, 2007. J. D. van Dam, *Delftse Porceleyn, 1620–1850*, Amsterdam, 2004. A. Erkelens, *Delfts Porceleijn van koningin Mary II: Ceramick op Het Loo uit de tijd van Willem III en Mary II*, 1996. F. Scholten, *Delft Tulip Vases*, Amsterdam, 2013. Aronson, *Lavish Tulip Vases*, pyramidal flower vases, 2007.
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About the sale SALE OF WORKS OF ART AND COLLECTORS’ ITEMS – ESTATE OF MRS S. AND OTHERS
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Auction time 09/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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