A DOCUMENTORY LARGE JAR

Description:

Limbach, circa 1775
H. 33 cm
With pewter mounting. Painted with peasants and gallant figures in rock rocailles, inscribed with the initials ‘INHK’ under the spout. LB monogram mark in purple (+triangle), signature "H.D. fecit" in purple. Chips, handle and spout rest.
Jan Ahlers Collection
The initials ‘H.D.’ refer to the colour painter Heinrich Elias Dressel, of whom several signed works are known.