Lot 415: WILLEM VAN LEEN (DUTCH, 1753-1825)

WILLEM VAN LEEN (DUTCH, 1753-1825)
A still-life of flowers in a sculpted stone vase on a stone plinth including peonies, delphiniums, auriculae, old roses and tulips, next to a bird's nest containing three eggs
signed and dated 'VLEEN 1794' (lower right) and signed, dated and inscribed on the backing card 'Willem van Leen. f 1794 voor zyn waarde Moeder' (= For his dear mother)
on ivory
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) diam., modern gilt-metal bezel with glazed reverse to reveal inscription