A very rare Northern European Fayence Turkey Cock Tureen and Cover, circa 1755-60
Length: 13 Ins (33cms.)
Height: 11 Ins (27.9 cms.
Height: 11 Ins (27.9 cms.
Item No. 1836
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A very rare Northern European Fayence Turkey Cock Tureen and Cover, probably German, the seated bird with beautifully modelled plumage coloured in ‘grand feu’ colours of iron red and manganese,...
A very rare Northern European Fayence Turkey Cock Tureen and Cover, probably German, the seated bird with beautifully modelled plumage coloured in ‘grand feu’ colours of iron red and manganese, the tail fanned out, the cover formed as the top of the back and a Turkey Chick as the finial.
Similar models were made at Hochst and Fulda.
Provenance
James C. Brady, Nelson A Rockefeller and David Rockefeller collections.Literature
D. Fennimore, The David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection: Decorative Arts, New York 1992 vol. IV, p. 34-35, no. 8.Join our mailing list
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