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  • Blue and White Delft Tulipiere or Tulip Holder C-1870

    $2,400.00

    This blue and white Dutch Delft tulipiere or tulip holder shows a lovely romantic scene.
    We see a shepherdess delicately walking onto a stepping stone at the stream’s edge.
    The reverse shows sandy dunes and sailing ships gliding by in the water beyond.
    The foot of this tulipiere is oval-shaped and decorated with a lattice-work design in cobalt blue.
    The overall effect is marvelous!
    The tulipiere was made in the last quarter of the 19th century, circa 1880. It measures 10.5″ across x 9.5″ tall x 3.5″ deep.
    Condition: Overall, the tulip holder is in excellent condition with a single small flake-shaped chip on the inside of the unglazed foot (see image #5)
    Price $2,400
    Five-finger tulipieres are a traditional Dutch Delft form that originated in the 17th century.
    Background of Dutch Delft tulipieres:
    A Delft tulipiere or tulip-holder is a vessel to grow or display tulips.
    Typically they are constructed to accommodate one single flower per spout with a shared water reservoir.
    During the 17th through 19th centuries, tulipieres were used in prosperous homes to display tulips. In addition, they were popular pieces of decorative art.

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