Bust of Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676), Anonymous, c. 1780 - c. 1795 Bust of Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter from Zwart Engels pottery, so -called. "Black Basalt". The bust has a square base of black marble with a fire -gilt brass plinth and ditto attachment. At the front of the pedestal, a cast, fire -gaunted brass plaqette has been applied, crowned by the helmeted weapon of De Ruyter. The text on the plaque is: Michel Adriansz de Ruijter Chevalier Admiral Général de l'Armée Navale des Provinces Unies & C. On the back of the bust blind brushed: De Ruyter and the brand: Wedgwood. England marble (r
Bust of Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676), Anonymous, c. 1780 - c. 1795 Bust of Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter from Zwart Engels pottery, so -called. "Black Basalt". The bust has a square base of black marble with a fire -gilt brass plinth and ditto attachment. At the front of the pedestal, a cast, fire -gaunted brass plaqette has been applied, crowned by the helmeted weapon of De Ruyter. The text on the plaque is: Michel Adriansz de Ruijter Chevalier Admiral Général de l'Armée Navale des Provinces Unies & C. On the back of the bust blind brushed: De Ruyter and the brand: Wedgwood. England marble (rock). bronze (metal). gilding (material) casting Bust of Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter from Zwart Engels pottery, so -called. "Black Basalt". The bust has a square base of black marble with a fire -gilt brass plinth and ditto attachment. At the front of the pedestal, a cast, fire -gaunted brass plaqette has been applied, crowned by the helmeted weapon of De Ruyter. The text on the plaque is: Michel Adriansz de Ruijter Chevalier Admiral Général de l'Armée Navale des Provinces Unies & C. On the back of the bust blind brushed: De Ruyter and the brand: Wedgwood. England marble (rock). bronze (metal). gilding (material) casting
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