A Dutch Delft blue and white cistern or 'Bobbejak', circa 1760

modelled as Pierrot seated upon moulded rockwork, with a moulded platted handle, painted in tones of blue with various patterns, his jacket buttons and the scrollwork supporting an affixed metal tap picked out in ochre yellow.

The left foot has been repaired just below the trouser hem, a restored chip to the brim of his hat and a small restored chip to his right index finger. There are typical scattered glaze flakes.
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A variant of this model in the white from the Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann was sold at Christie's Amsterdam, 16th April 2002, lot 1290.