17th century

1600 to 1699.

  • Antique Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted Chinoiserie Early 18th Century

    Antique Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted Chinoiserie Early 18th Century

    $1,030.00

    This exquisite blue and white Dutch Delft vase was crafted in the early 18th century, circa 1720
    Its excellent chinoiserie decoration epitomizes late 17th and early 18th century Europe’s fascination with Chinese porcelain.
    The vase’s design features delicate hand-painted scenes in cobalt blue beneath a light gray-blue glaze.
    The vase is adorned with a continuous motif of Chinese scholars depicted in various contemplative settings.
    The scenes illustrate a pair of scholars in dialogue: a scholar seated on a terrace accompanied by two attendants and another scholar resting near a pine tree, absorbed in nature.
    In Chinese symbolism, the pine tree represents discipline, moral integrity, longevity, and resilience.
    Its inclusion here underscores the esteemed qualities of the scholars portrayed.
    The vase’s neck features a pattern of stiff leaves, symbolic of strength, durability, and the capacity to endure.
    This detail not only enhances the vase’s aesthetic appeal but also reinforces its symbolic significance.
    Dimensions: 14″ tall x 6.5″ diameter at widest point x 5″ diameter at bas
    Condition: Excellent
    The vase is a remarkable example of cross-cultural artistic exchange.

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  • Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Scene 17th Century C-1690

    Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Scene 17th Century C-1690

    $640.00

    Made in the Netherlands in the late 17th century, circa 1690, this extraordinary Delft charger is hand-painted in shades of cobalt blue. The soft blue pigment gives the charger a subtle touch. The fascinating naive decoration is styled after Chinese Kraak porcelains made for export to Europe in the 16th century. In the center of the charger, we see a Chinese scholar seated in a garden. A pattern of scrolling vines encircles the central scene. The wide border is decorated with panels showing a seated scholar alternating with panels showing Asian-style floral decorations.

    Dimensions: 10.25″ in diameter x 1.25″ tall

    Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored

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