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Lot 1132* - A214 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 18. September 2025, 01.30 PM

LARGE FAIENCE “DELFTWARE” PLATTER - The Embden Collection

probably England, Southwark, dated 1646.
The well features an intimate scene with a monk and a woman embracing, observed by a fellow monk hidden behind a curtain. The lip of the plate is decorated with textile leaves, dated and monogrammed “BM 1646” in blue on the verso.
Ø 48 cm.
Repaired with clamps.

Provenance:
The Arlette and Antony Embden Collection, France.

Exhibited:
British Art Market Exhibition "Fanfare for Europe", Christie's London 1973 (Lot No. 197), described as Dutch Maiolica.


CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)

Sold for CHF 43 750 (including buyer's premium)