A pair of large Dutch-Delft earthenware obelisks or pyramids, late 17th century, circa 1695-1700

the blue and white decoration with birds, rocks and flowers in the Chinese style, the pyramidal tower of nine pieces above two volute scrolled sphynx, above a pedestal supported by four recumbent lion and ball feet, the upper piece of the tower is an 18th century Chinese porcelain replacement; (the tops and a corner of one base with restorations)
Quantity: 2
Haut. 153 cm. ; height 60¼ in.

Provenance:
- Collection Comte du Puget, villa des Avenues, Compiègne ; thence by descent to Marie-Denise-Henriette du Puget (1872-1957), wife of Charles-Aimé-Auguste, 4th Comte de Ribes (1858-1917). This pair of obelisks comes, by repute, from the collection of Edme Antoine, 1st Comte du Puget (1742-1801).