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Lot 117

A LARGE BLOOR DERBY TOPOGRAPHICAL COBALT-BLUE GROUND TWO-HANDLED VASE

CIRCA 1820-30

Fermé20 April 2010

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USD 3,750

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A LARGE BLOOR DERBY TOPOGRAPHICAL COBALT-BLUE GROUND TWO-HANDLED VASE
CIRCA 1820-30
Of elongated amphora form, one side finely painted with a landscape, identified on a banner below as RUINS OF PALMIRA, the ground enriched with gilt scrollwork, the reverse with a similar panel painted with flowers and fruit, a band of 'pearls' to the top of the foot
31 in. (78.7 cm.) high

Note du spécialiste

See John Twitchett, Derby Porcelain, London, 1980, p. 261, fig. 360 for an example of this 'enormous size' vase; for a pair of 'Long Tom' Bloor Derby vases painted with still-lives, see Christie's, London, 27 January 2004, lot 152.