Covered Pot Delft Earthenware Portrait William Orange Princess Bird 1773

Covered pot or vase in the shape of a baluster, in polychrome Delftware, decorated with a portrait of a couple of figures: Prince William V of Orange and his wife Princess Frederica Sofia Wilhelmina of Prussia, surrounded by the branches of an orange tree, a bird behind, dated 1773, from the second half of the 18th century. This pot is in good general condition. Old label on the bottom from the antique dealer Lefebvre* in Paris. Please note: chips and chips, particularly on the foot, neck and lid, enamel defect at the bird level, wear and tear, take a good look at the photos. * Founded in 1880 by Henri Lefebvre, the Lefebvre & Fils gallery has specialized for 5 generations in French and European ceramics from the 16th to the 21st century1. From Marcel Proust to Georges Feydeau, including wealthy industrialists with collections that have become legendary, Monsieur Plantevigne, Adrien Bisset, Scheid, Gorge, Tumin, Haas, Papillon, the gallery, then located at 55 rue de Châteaudun, brought together the great names of "Parisian life" in its clientele. Diameter: max 13.5 cm Diameter at the neck: 7.2 cm Diameter at the base: 9 cm Height: 27.5 cm Reference: 500 868 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com