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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE 'BURGHLEY HOUSE' PLATES
Lot 331 PROPERTY FROM THE ROBERT A. LANDAU COLLECTION

A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE 'BURGHLEY HOUSE' PLATES

CIRCA 1745

Closed14 June 2017

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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE 'BURGHLEY HOUSE' PLATES
CIRCA 1745
With a view of Burghley House with pheasants in the foreground, within a foliate border
9 in. (22.8 cm.) diameter

Anonymous sale; Christie's, Amsterdam, 23-24 May 2006, lot 281.

Specialist note

Built over the course of 32 years (1555-87), Burghley House in England is a recognized masterpiece of Tudor architecture. The home was designed by its owner, William Cecil, who was made Lord Burghley in 1571 after Elizabeth came to the throne.