A Dutch Delft Proverb Tile Scene

19th Century

comprising six tiles within a frame, the scene bearing Dutch inscription 'Die pleit om een Koe, geeft er een toe'.
12 x 17 inches (framed).

Property from the East Coast Collection of Peter S. Ely

This lot is located in Chicago.

Note:

The plaque depicts the Dutch proverb which translates to "He who pleads for a cow, gives one away" and serves to caution the listener about wasting one's efforts in pursuit of insignificant things.

Provenance:

Moira Wallace, Woodbury, Connecticut, November 1979

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