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Pate-Sur-Pate Porcelain, Sterling Silver & Fine Arts

Sat, Sep 16, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 17, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1194

MOTTAHEDEH POTTERY TULIPIERE OR TULIP PAGODA

Estimate: $400 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

MOTTAHEDEH BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY TULIPIERE OR TULIP PAGODA, H 40":A reproduction blue and white pottery of the 17th century original from the collection at Chatsworth Castle in England.  Tulipieres, or tulip pagodas were devised by the Dutch to display their prized tulips.

Condition

The pagoda has 7 pieces total.
On the second tier, one peg is missing from the underside of the base.
On the fourth tier, there3 is a 1/16" chip to the edge of one tulip holder.
The fifth tier has a 1/2" chip and a 1" repair to one tulip holder.  TW 9-8-17
 
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