Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 9th September 2014

Lot 11

A rare Dutch 'Hoorn' botanical tile c.1630-50

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £1700

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Description

A rare Dutch 'Hoorn' botanical tile c.1630-50, probably Haarlem, painted with a large striped red and white tulip with faint manganese detailing, 12.8cm.

Cf. Christie's, Amsterdam, 4th - 5th October 2011, lot 97 for a similar complete panel of these tiles, formerly attributed to Hoorn.