Blue and White
Porcelains, stonewares, and earthenwares, blue and white is a classic and timeless color combination in ceramics.
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Set Eight Blue and White Delft Chargers Hand Painted Netherlands Ca. 1780-1820
$11,600.00This set of eight blue and white Delft chargers was made at De Vergulde Bloempot and De Klaaw in the Netherlands between 1780 and 1820. They feature the gorgeous “Peacock” pattern, one of the most popular patterns in Dutch Delft. They are hand-painted in a deep cobalt blue and measure between 13.5″ and 13.75″ in diameter. The pattern has been known since the 17th century and is named after the central image of a vase filled with flowers and ferns, resembling a peacock’s tail. The peacock’s tail motif symbolizes beauty and elegance. The crisp yellow slip-painted rim brings out the color of the cobalt blue.
Condition: Excellent, with minor edge frits in the yellow borders invisibly restored.
Dimensions: 13.5″-13.75″ diameter
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770
$1,160.00Painted in the center with a vase filled with a lush bouquet of flowers.
The border is painted with six foliate scroll panels, each with a vase filled with fruits alternated by blue ground panels reserved with fruits and foliage.
The gently fluted rim adds visual interest to the design.
This blue and white Dutch Delft charger was hand painted at De Porcelyene Byl (The Porcelain Axe) in Delft, The Netherlands, circa 1770.
The underside of the charger has the mark of “The Porcelain Axe,” which made Delft pottery from 1739 to 1788Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.8″ tall
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
A blue and white barber’s bowl marked for De Porceleyne Byl factory and painted in the center with a bouquet of flowers in a basket is in theKunstmuseum The Hague, inv. no. 400246.
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Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Chargers Hand Painted 18th Century
$2,260.00This lovely pair of Delft chargers were hand-painted at “The Claw”*in Delft, the Netherlands, circa 1800.
They feature a beautiful garden scene with leaves and flowers against a bright white sky.
The border of the chargers has five panels, each with a single tulip bud and scrolling vines.
Deep blue panels separate the decorated panels.
The painting is crisp, and the cobalt blue shows beautifully on the tin-glazed white ground.
The yellow painted edge enhances the overall blue coloring.
Each charger has the underglaze blue mark of “The Claw.”Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips in the yellow edge invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Bowl Netherlands Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770
$1,400.00This blue and white Delft bowl from the 18th century, is decorated in a beautiful and elegant manner.
Raised on a traditional short foot, the exterior of the bowl features six hand-painted tulips, each swaying in the wind beneath an eye-catching border of cross-hatched diamonds.
The interior of the bowl shows two thin bands of blue double lines.Dimensions: 4.5″ tall x 10.5″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platters England C-1810 Neoclassical
$4,400.00Spode made these fabulous Greekware platters circa 1810.
They are decorated in the neoclassical “Greek” pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art.
The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history.
At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic Games in 392 BC.
She became the first woman to win at the Olympics.**
They are large, measuring 20″ x 15.5″ x 1.75″ deep
Each rectangular platter is printed in blue with leaf and berry ground, radiating medallions, and urns containing classical scenes.
This was the first multi-scene pattern introduced at the Spode factory.Dimensions: 20″ x 15.5″ 1.75″ deep
Condition: Excellent.
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Pair Chinese Blue and White Covered Jars Hand Painted Qing Dynasty Circa 1880
$12,800.00This pair of hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain jars was made in the late Qing Dynasty in the Guangxu Era circa 1880.
Each jar is expertly hand-painted in shades of cobalt blue, depicting a joyful scene of two songbirds singing to each other in a flower-filled garden.
The birds are perched on branches amid scrolling vines above a large peony.
In Chinese tradition, a scene with songbirds among flowers signifies happiness and good luck!
On the reverse side of the jars, we see butterflies near flowers, which symbolizes love, as butterflies are known to love flowers.
The decoration around each base features a band of plantain leaves, a traditional border decoration on Chinese porcelain since the Song Dynasty (960–1279).
The covers are adorned with white flowers reserved on dark cobalt blue, and the finials are in the traditional form of foo lions.Dimensions: 18″ tall x10.25″ diameter at widest point x 8″ diameter at base
Condition: Excellent
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A Large Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Jardiniere
$750.00This large early 20th-century Japanese porcelain jardiniere with blue and white decoration is raised on three stub feet (see images).
The pot is decorated with a traditional scene of blossoming plum trees and a winding river with reeds and water lilies.
Like other Japanese porcelain, there is a slight purple tint to the blue and white decoration.Dimensions: 10″ tall x 13.25″ diameter across the top
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Delft Small Vases and Jars 18th Century A Group of Seven
$8,010.00This is a group of blue and white Delft jars and vases and one carafe.
Made in the 18th century, each piece has its character.
Together, they form a gorgeous group.
Here are the details of each piece starting on the left:
1) A Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Hand-Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
Dimensions: Height 12.25″ x diameter at widest point 5.25″ x diameter at base 3.5″
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored.
Price: $1,220.00
2) Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands, circa 1760
Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 5.25″ diameter x 4.5″ across the octagonal base
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
Price: $1,430
3) Antique Blue and White Delftware Carafe “Boy” Hand Painted Circa 1760
Dimensions: Height 8 in. x Diameter 5 in.
Condition: Excellent. Small expected glaze skips on the high points where the original glaze did not stick.
Price: $800.00
4) Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Hand Painted by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790
Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 6″ at widest point x 4.75″ across base
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
Price: $1,160.00
5) Delft Blue and White Vase Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1780 Netherlands
Dimensions: 10.5″ tall x 4.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
Price: $1,280.00
6) Blue and White Delft Jar Netherlands Made Circa 1800
Dimensions: 7″ tall x 6″ diameter at widest point
Condition: Very Good, with some very light lines in the glaze.
$480.00
7) Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Netherlands circa 1780
Dimensions: 11.5″ tall x 6″ diameter at the widest point x 3.5″ diameter at the base
Condition: Excellent
$1,640.00
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Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1780
$1,200.00This lovely blue and white Delft charger was made in the Netherlands around 1780.
It was meticulously hand-painted in two shades of cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed surface.
The center of the charger portrays a beautiful garden scene, with a blooming tree and a garden fence.
The wide border of the charger showcases a repeating pattern of leaves, buds, and single flowers enclosed in ogival cartouches.Dimensions: 13.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands, circa 1760
$1,430.00This blue and white Delft jar was made in the Netherlands in the early 18th century, circa 1730. The jar is covered in a gorgeous light blue glaze traditional to much early 18th century Dutch Delft. The style of painting is derived from Kangxi-era (1661 to 1722) Chinese wares with decorative floral patterns, especially a vase shown on a garden terrace overflowing with flowers. The shape and decoration are traditional Dutch Delft; the base, the neck with its flower bulb shape, and the everted top have traditional stiff leaf decoration. The overall effect is dramatic and beautiful! Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 5.25″ diameter x 4.5″ across the octagonal base Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger Hand Painted Netherlands Circa 1800
$540.00Hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1800, this blue and white Delft charger features a garden scene with flowering peonies. We see blossoming flowers, buds, leaves, and rockwork. The wide border shows a lovely repeating motif of buds and leaves. The painting is crisp, and the cobalt blue shows beautifully on the tin-glazed white ground.
Dimensions: 13.6″ diameter
Condition: Good with some rubbing to the glaze
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Pair Blue and White Delft Jars Netherlands Hand Painted
$2,100.00A pair of blue and white Dutch Delft jars hand painted in the Netherlands, in the late 19th or early 20th Century. Hand painted all around on a lobed body with a chinoiserie scene of a bird perched on rockwork, a figure of an oriental lady, and peonies in bloom. A geometric design of stiff leaves encircles the bases. The bases are marked in underglaze blue “VDuijn” for De Porceleyne Schotel
Dimensions: 12.25″ tall x 6.25″ diameter at the widest point x 4.5″ diameter at the base
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Hand Painted Netherlands 18th Century
$420.00This hand painted blue and white dish was made in Delft, The Netherlands, circa 1770. The center scene is painted within a decorative cartouche. We see a fisherman on a sailboat moving away from the viewer and out to sea. The wide border is decorated with leaves and flowers. A thin blue line defines the edge. The underside of the plate shows three unglazed tripod marks where the stilts of the tripod held the plate in the kiln (see the last image). A tripod was a traditional manufacturing tool in many 18th century Dutch factories.
Dimensions:8.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Plate or Dish Netherlands Circa 1780
$420.00This 18th century blue and white Delft plate was hand painted circa 1780. The lively scene in the center features flowers, flower buds, and a polka-dotted vase. The border is decorated with 17 ogival panels, each showing a single flower. Along the edge is a band of geometric design. The elements work together to form a lovely piece of decorative art.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair Blue and White Delft Mantle Jars Made by ” The Claw” Netherlands Circa 1780
$4,600.00This gorgeous pair of blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jars was hand-painted at “The Claw”* circa 1780. The front panels depict a songbird surrounded by flowers and scrolling vines. This lovely scene is framed by a raised deep blue border topped by a raised blue flower. The jars have traditional lion-dog finials. These lion-dogs are adorable! Around the base is a band of modified Greek key. The jars were made to go on a mantle or bracket.
Dimensions: 14.5″ tall x 5.5″ deep at the deepest point x 6″ wide at the widest point and 3.5” deep at the base
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
The jars are marked on the underside with the mark of “The Claw,” an 18th-century factory in the city of Delft.
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Dish Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1760
$480.00This beautiful blue and white delftware dish was hand painted in England around 1760. It features a lively garden scene with a butterfly hovering on one side and a songbird in flight her head tilted up in song on the other. The scene is set against rockwork and blooming flowers. The border is decorated with three garden fences which create a sense of multiple perspectives, adding to the excitement of the central scene.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Dish Mid-18th Century Hand Painted Chinoiserie Circa 1760
$440.00This stunning blue and white Delft dish was hand painted in England around 1760. It features a charming chinoiserie scene, where an Oriental figure is pointing towards a vase while two butterflies flutter nearby. It seems as though she is signaling to both the viewer and the butterflies to take notice of the exquisite flowers that overflow the vase. Painted with flowers, flower buds, and scrolling vines, the lively border frames the center scene. This is a small gem of blue and white Delft!
Dimensions: 7.75″ diameter x .5″ height
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Hand Painted Mid 18th Century Circa 1760
$1,320.00This blue and white Dutch Delft charger was hand painted in the mid-18th century, circa 1760. The artist has created a lovely garden scene using two shades of cobalt blue. The simple but elegant decoration features flowers in full bloom, leaves, and rockwork. The border is also beautifully decorated with similar flowers. The blue painted edge frames the scene. The back of the charger is decorated with simple lines indicating floral decoration (see the last image).
Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored, the edge blue touched in.
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Blue and White Delft Jar Netherlands Made Circa 1800
$480.00This beautiful jar was hand painted in the Netherlands around 1800. It is decorated with a blue and white chinoiserie pattern that features alternating ogival panels with Oriental figures and vases containing peonies. The jar is lobed in an octagonal form which adds visual interest, as light plays off the gently curved sides. The top edge of the jar is shaped like a flower.
Dimensions: 7″ tall x 6″ diameter at widest point
Condition: Very Good, with some very light lines in the glaze.
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Hand Painted Charger and Four Plates Made 1780-1800
$2,900.00This lovely group of hand painted blue and white Dutch Delft plates features scenes traditional to 18th century Delft.
Each plate is painted in cobalt blue with a traditional yellow or ochre painted edge.
In the group’s center, we see a large charger showing an oriental-style country house, and nearby a pine tree in a large field.
The charger’s wide border has twelve panels, each with a single leaf or flower bud.
Three of the four dishes around the charger show garden scenes, and the fourth, the top dish, shows a stag resting in a forest clearing.Dimensions: The charger measures 13.75″ in diameter. The four plates each measure 9″ in diameter.
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Blue and White 18th Century Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Saucers
$385.00This lovely pair of blue and white First Period Worcester porcelain saucers is simply but attractively hand-painted in blue in the elegant Dark Sprig Centre pattern.
First Period Worcester is also known as Dr. Wall Worcester. The saucers were made at the Worcester factory circa 1765.
The porcelain is reeded with raised ribbing emanating from a flat center decorated with the Dark Sprig Centre inside a double-blue circle.
The inspiration for this design was the blue and white porcelain exported from the Far East to Britain in the first half of the 18th century.
The underside of each saucer has a Dr. Wall Worcester Period workman’s mark in underglaze blue (see last image).Dimensions: 4.85″ diameter. Condition: Excellent
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Pair Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Saucers 18th Century England Ca-1785
$265.00This pair of blue and white porcelain saucers was made by Caughley in England circa 1785.
Painted in underglaze blue, they show a lovely chinoiserie scene of a mother and son in a lush garden with flowering trees and several large vases.
The blue line around the edge of each saucer frames and enhances the scene.
The underside of each saucer has the Caughley crescent mark in underglaze blue.Dimensions: 5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Two Pairs of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Dishes 18th Century
$3,100.00Made in the Qianlong Era circa 1770, these remarkable Chinese blue and white porcelain dishes were hand painted in an exquisite combination of soft and deep cobalt blues.
The pure white porcelain base is covered with a glaze of a slightly blueish tint.
Because they are hand-painted, each dish has an individual character through subtle variations in the details.
On the pair of dishes in the center, delicate peonies unfurl near a single chrysanthemum.
The dishes have four panels on the border, each showing elegant branches with beautiful plum blossoms.
The total effect is delightful!
Deeply rooted In Chinese tradition, the beautiful flowers on these dishes have symbolic meanings.
Much loved for their bold size and colors, peonies are known as the flower of “riches and honor (fuguihua),”
The cherished chrysanthemum, cultivated in China for three millennia, symbolizes both longevity and intellectual achievements, its allure transcending time.
While the plum blossoms, with their enduring bloom in the harshness of late winter, embody the virtues of resilience, purity, and optimism.
The undersides of these two dishes are marked in the center with the open lozenge, one of the revered Eight Precious Things*, and a symbol of good fortune and abundance.
Also, painted on the underside along the border, we see a traditional pair of scrolling vines (see image#12).
Taking center stage on the left and right dishes, a traditional garden tableau unfurls.
We see flowers before a garden fence, buds emanating from rockwork, and plum blossoms near a bamboo screen.
The scene encapsulates the essence of an 18th-century Chinese garden.
On the reverse, once again, we see the traditional pair of scrolling vines gracing the border.Dimensions: 8.5″-8.75″ in diameter x 1″ in height
Condition: Excellent
*”The Eight Precious Things are general symbols of good luck and prosperity in Chinese art.” See Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery by P B Welch, pg 228.
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Blue and White Platter Chinese Porcelain In The Style Of Qianlong Era Circa 1770
$560.00This exquisite Chinese blue and white porcelain platter was painted in the 20th century in the style of the Qianlong Era circa 1770. It has timeless appeal and symbolic meaning!
We see a lovely pair of spotted deer in a clearing near pine trees.
In Chinese tradition, combining pine trees with deer conveys a wish for longevity to the owner of the platter. To the left of the pines, we see bamboo trees, and across the water, we see flowering fruit trees.
This combination of trees is known as the Three Friends of Winter*, symbolizing longevity and persistence.
The scene is beautiful, combining medium and deep tones of blue.
The border decoration has intricate patterning with alternating fences and floral decoration.
The shape of the platter is a traditional Chinese export cut-cornered rectangle.Dimensions: 14″ x 10.75″ x 1″height
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: A private Swedish collection. Note the sticker on the back of the platter.
*This grouping first appeared in a ninth-century poem by Zhu Qingyu.
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Blue and White Delft Dish Hand Painted with Dragon Netherlands C-1780
$580.00This exquisite dish is almost identical to a blue and white Delft dish in the Philadelphia Museum of Art Bequest collection of John W. Pepper. 1935-10-39.
The dish is described in detail by E B Scapp in her book “Delft Ceramics at The Philadelphia Museum of Art.”
Scapp’s description is summarized below.
The mythical dragon in the center of this dish, a rare motif on Delft plates, has been painted with a wide open mouth and sharp teeth.
The form of the dragon is defined by a darker outline pigment known as “trek.” This outline is filled with a blue wash.
An apprentice painter often did outlines and borders on pieces.
A more accomplished painter would complete the center decoration.
The border is divided into six panels of diamond pattern fretwork alternating with ovals containing stylized fruit and leaves.
The edge of the dish is painted with a thin line of brown slip.
This is an altogether fabulous piece of 18th century Dutch Delft!Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1″ height
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted at The Axe Holland Circa 1770
$1,260.00This blue and white charger was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl “The Axe” circa 1770.
The center of the charger is filled with a lovely flowering plant.
We see flowers in full bloom intertwined with buds and leaves, displaying nature’s cycle of life and renewal.
The border has ten shaped panels, each enclosing a single flower, a bud, and leaves.
The pattern includes several shades of blue, giving it depth and visual interest.
The white edge of the charger is cut in a fabulous lobed pattern that complements the painted decoration. This white edge is accented by a thin blue line.
The design is dynamic and beautiful!
The underside of the charger shows the mark of De Porcelene Bijl “The Axe”.Dimensions: 12″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1760
$3,200.00This pair of mid-18th-century Dutch Delft chargers is handpainted in several shades of cobalt blue.
The viewer is drawn to the lovely scene in the center of each charger, which shows an elegant peacock in a flowery garden near water.
The wide rim has eight panels, each with a single chrysanthemum or artemisia leaf.
This traditional design was inspired by the Chinese blue and white “Kraak” porcelain chargers that were very popular in late 17th and 18th century Holland.
In Chinese tradition, chrysanthemums symbolize long life and happiness, while an artemisia leaf symbolizes good health.
The border, with its positive connotations, conveys auspiciousness and optimism.
In summary, the alluring shades of cobalt blue, the captivating central scene of a peacock in a blossoming garden, and the chrysanthemums and artemisia leaves on the rim create a harmonious and visually striking composition.Dimensions: 13.25″ diameter x 2″ tall
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair Blue and White Delft Plates or Dishes Hand Painted England C-1760
$1,550.00This gorgeous pair of blue and white English Delft plates was made in Bristol, England, circa 1760.
The lovely floral decoration is hand painted in shades of cobalt blue on a light cobalt blue ground.
One flower on the vine stretches rim to rim from the border on one side into the well of the dish and then across the well and onto the border again.
This is an exquisite design well painted!Reference
For a very similar English delftware plate, see English Delftware in the Bristol Collection, by Frank Briton, pg 191, plates 12.29 and 12.30, where Briton states that the origin of the dish was probably in one of the factories in Bristol, England circa 1760.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
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Pair Blue and White Delft jars
$2,150.00This pair of large Delft jars has a traditional blue and white floral decoration painted on a white tin-glazed ground.
The body of each jar features four large panels; two show a peacock among flowers, and two show a vase overflowing with flowers.
The shoulders and cover are decorated in a traditional style with floral panels separated by “diamonds.”
This pair of jars were made by the Delft factory of Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium.
The underside of each jar is marked. From the marks, we date the jars to circa 1922.Dimensions: Height 16.5″ x diameter at the widest point 8.5″ x diameter at the base 5″.
Condition: Excellent
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Five Blue and White Delft Plates Hand Painted Netherlands Circa 1800
$2,650.00These five blue and white Delft plates were hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1800. The lovely plate in the center shows a deer resting in the forest. The two pairs of plates around it show beautiful garden scenes with a traditional Dutch Delft view of a garden in full bloom. We see flowers, ferns, vines, and a large peony. One pair also shows a garden fence and, floating above it, a vase with flowers. The artists used cobalt blue in various shades to enhance the beauty of the designs. Each of the borders is adorned with a band of floral decoration that adds an elegant touch to the overall design. The edges are painted with traditional ochre-colored slip.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
$1,160.00This beautiful blue and white hand painted charger was made in The Netherlands in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780. It is decorated with an eye-catching floral design that encircles a central medallion. We see floral bands showing flowers and scrolling vines. The vibrant cobalt blue decoration draws your eye from the center outward.
Dimensions: 12.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair Blue and White Delft Plates or Dishes Hand Painted Netherlands C-1800
$1,160.00This pair of blue and white Delft plates were hand painted circa 1800 in the Netherlands. At the center of this lovely pair of dishes is a traditional Dutch Delft view of a garden in full bloom. We see flowers, ferns, vines, one large peony, a beautiful garden fence, and floating above a vase with flowers. The artist used cobalt blue in various shades to enhance the beauty of the design. The border is adorned with a band of floral decoration that adds an elegant touch to the overall design. The edge is painted with traditional ochre-colored slip.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Jars and Vases 18th and 19th Centuries 3 pairs 4 Singles
$21,060.00This collection of exquisite blue and white Dutch Delft jars and vases spans the 18th and 19th centuries. The largest is 23.5″ tall, and the smallest is 10.5″ tall. Five of the items are 18th century. The two largest jars were made in the late 19th century. The total price for the group is $21,060.
1) Made circa 1780, this 18th century Dutch Delft vase was hand painted with floral decoration of flowers and scrolling vines. A beautiful deep cobalt blue covers most of the surface. The vase has a traditional Dutch Delft shape; an octagonal base rising to the main body, a slim neck ending in a flower bulb shape, and an everted mouth. Dimensions: 10.5″ tall x 4.75″ diameter Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored Price: $1,480
2) Pair Blue and White Delft Vases Hand Painted 18th Century circa 1770 Netherlands This large pair of blue and white Dutch Delft vases were hand painted in beautiful deep cobalt blue. They were made in The Netherlands in the 18th century, circa 1770. The main body of each vase is fully decorated with six cartouches, three showing birds and three showing flowers. In addition, the flower bulb-shaped mouth of each vase is decorated with scrolling vines and flowers. Finally, the neck and the top edge are decorated with designs of stiff leaves. Dimensions: 16.25″ tall x 7″ wide. The base measures 5.75″. Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
3) Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Made by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790 This hand-painted jar and cover from circa 1790 boast beautiful Dutch Delft floral artwork. The intricate design features a stunning array of blooms and vines in deep and medium cobalt blue. The shoulders of the jar are adorned with lappets filled with flower heads, and its octagonal form is topped with a simple, deep blue knop. Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 6″ at widest point x 4.75″ across base Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored Price: $960
4) Pair Blue and White Delft Jars Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands, Circa 1780 This pair of 18th-century Delft jars has a lovely distinctive style taken from nature. The cobalt blue designs are hand-painted. We see a young woman seated in a garden. Budding peonies and a songbird surround her, and a majestic stag evokes a sense of wonder and enchantment as if you were peering into a fairy tale. The lovely flower-form skirts on the tops add sophistication and elegance to the overall appearance of the jars. The lobed shape of the jars adds life to the decoration as light plays over the curving surface. Everything works together to create a beautiful effect. The underglaze blue “in the factory” mark “10,” and the paper label for the Thomazeau Collection provide authenticity and provenance. Dimensions: 14.5″ tall x 7.25″ diameter at the widest point x 5″ diameter at the base, Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored Price: $ 3,820
5) Pair Blue and White Delft Mantle Jars Hand Painted Netherlands, Circa 1770 This pair of Dutch Delft mantle jars show a delightful rococo scene hand-painted on blue and white Delft. We see a pair of cows resting in a fenced area with a flock of birds in the sky, the background fields, and mountains. The finial on the cover is in the form of the traditional spotted lion. Dimensions: 14.5″ tall x 6.5″ diameter at the widest point x 4″ diameter at the base. Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored Price: $2,800 6) Large Blue and White Delft Jar Made in Belgium Circa 1890 Price: $2700
6) This large Delft jar has a traditional bird and flower decoration painted on a white tin-glazed ground. The decoration captures the beauty of a garden with birds amidst a sea of vibrant flowers. The design on the shoulders and cover is a classic Delft style. We see panels decorated with blue flowers on white ground, separated by a blue background adorned with delicate leaves and vines. The traditional lion finial on the cover adds a regal touch to the piece. The jar’s octagonal shape and light pink tone add an elegant touch. Made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, this jar was created by skilled artisans from a factory that has a rich history. Boch Frères Keramis was established in 1844 and won a gold medal at the Exhibition of Belgian Industry in 1847. The jar is marked on the underside, allowing us to date it to circa 1900. It is an imposing piece. Dimensions: 23.5″ tall x 11″ across x 6.1″ across the base Condition: Excellent, with some faint lines in the glaze from the making Price: $2,800
7) Very Large Blue and White Delft Jar Belgium circa 1880 This fabulous Delft jar is painted with traditional deep cobalt blue on a tin-glazed ground. The jar has six panels, alternating between flowers in a basket and ferns with scrolling vines. Large blue lappets decorate the shoulders and cover. The jar was made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, circa 1880. Belgium was part of The Netherlands until 1831, and many early workers at Boch Frères Keramis were hired away from Dutch Delft factories. Begun in 1844, Boch Frères Keramis won a gold medal at the exhibition of the Belgian industry In 1847. The underside of the vase is marked BFK. Dimensions: Height 19.5″ x 9.25″ diameter at the widest point x 5.5″ diameter at the base Condition: Excellent Price: $2,800
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Blue and White Delft Tulipiere or Tulip Holder C-1870
$2,400.00This blue and white Dutch Delft tulipiere or tulip holder shows a lovely romantic scene.
We see a shepherdess delicately walking onto a stepping stone at the stream’s edge.
The reverse shows sandy dunes and sailing ships gliding by in the water beyond.
The foot of this tulipiere is oval-shaped and decorated with a lattice-work design in cobalt blue.
The overall effect is marvelous!
The tulipiere was made in the last quarter of the 19th century, circa 1870.Dimensions: 10.5″ across x 9.5″ tall x 3.5″ deep.
Condition: Overall, the tulip holder is in excellent condition with a single small flake-shaped chip on the inside of the unglazed foot (see image #5)
Five-finger tulipieres are a traditional Dutch Delft form that originated in the 17th century.
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
$9,800.00This exquisite Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are decorated with a tranquil scene showing a deer and butterfly in a clearing, set against a backdrop of charming pagodas. In addition, the two side panels on each jar feature a large peony and a delightful songbird perched on a garden fence, adding natural beauty and elegance to the set.
The canted corners of each piece in the garniture are beautifully decorated with small cartouches depicting serene water scenes. The upper band of decoration showcases intricate floral designs and shell shapes.
Condition: Despite its age, the garniture is in very good condition, with only a few small chips that have been expertly and invisibly restored. Dimensions: the pair of covered trumpet shapes and three covered jars are perfectly proportioned, measuring 14.5″ tall x 6″ wide x 5.5″ deep and 13.85″ tall x 5.25″ wide x 5.25″ deep, respectively. -
Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England Circa 1825
$3,200.00This pair of large blue and white hexagonal jars have a great presence.
Made in England circa 1825 with dimensions of 18.5″ tall x 12.5″ deep and wide, this pair is both elegant and impressive.
The blue and white decoration of blooming peony flowers is exquisite!
The peonies are decorated all around the body of the jars, with a denser blue decoration on the shoulders complementing the more open design on the main body and creating a sense of balance and harmony.
The delicate covers are pierced, adding visual interest to the design. In addition, the piercings allow potpourri placed within the jars to infuse a room with a delightful aroma.
The handles are formed as stylized foo lions decorated deep cobalt blue with gilt highlights.
Despite being lightly used, the jars are in very good condition, showing slight signs of wear, such as minor scratches or cosmetic wear. The gilding shows some wear which enhances the antique feel of the jarsDimensions: 18.5″ tall x 12.5″ deep and wide
Condition: Very Good with wear consistent with age and use
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Delft Blue and White Vase Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1780 Netherlands
$1,280.00Made Circa 1780, this 18th century Dutch Delft vase was hand painted with floral decoration of flowers and scrolling vines.
A beautiful deep cobalt blue covers most of the surface.
The vase has a traditional Dutch Delft shape; an octagonal base rising to the main body, a slim neck ending in a flower bulb shape, and an everted mouth.Dimensions: 10.5″ tall x 4.75″ diameter
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Scene 17th Century C-1690
$740.00Made 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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Set Six Large Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Plates Hand-Painted Kangxi Era
$9,600.00This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700, during the Kangxi dynasty. According to Sir Harry Garner, author of Oriental Blue and White, “The Kangxi blue and white reached a technical excellence that has never been surpassed.” These dishes are of the rare “double dinner” size, 11″ in diameter. The dishes are each hand painted in a vibrant deep cobalt blue. We see a rocky outcropping with a pair of songbirds, beautiful peonies in full bloom, and a delicate flowering plum tree. The effect is gorgeous! The crisp cobalt blue border has intricate patterning with panels showing a single peony separated by scrolling vines and floral decoration.
This decorative style was especially popular during the early Kangxi period.*
On the underside, the dishes have the Chinese Kangxi Era square or “Fret” mark inside a double circle in underglaze blue. A traditional Chinese scene can be beautiful and also convey symbolic meaning. Peonies symbolize female beauty, royalty, wealth, and honor in Chinese tradition and have long been adored for their bold size and beautiful colors. The plum tree flowers early in the spring, announcing the end of winter and the rebirth of nature. Hence, it symbolizes endurance and hope.Dimensions:11″ in diameter x 1″ tall
Condition: Excellent
* Blue and white shards painted with rocks and floral subjects have been excavated from Kangxi era Jingdezhen private kiln sites and early 18th-century Chinese shipwrecks sunk in the South China Sea.
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted Netherlands 17th Century, Circa 1685
$680.00This blue and white Delft charger was hand-painted with a chinoiserie scene in the late 17th century. The decoration style was taken directly from Kraak porcelain chargers exported from China to Europe in the 17th century. In the center, we see a vase sitting on the garden terrace, overflowing with beautiful flowers. Among the flowers is a scroll, one of the Eight Treasures often depicted in Chinese decorative art of this period. Two butterflies hover around the flowers. The wide border has panels showing sunflowers and traditional Chinese objects of good fortune.
Dimensions: 12.75″ in diameter
Condition: Very good, with small chips invisibly restored
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Six Blue and White Dishes Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Kangxi Era, circa 1700
$5,800.00This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700, during the Kangxi dynasty. According to Sir Harry Garner, author of “Oriental Blue and White,” “The Kangxi blue and white reached a technical excellence that has never been surpassed.” The dishes are hand painted in tones of cobalt blue. Flowers are everywhere! Delicate flowering plum trees, beautiful peonies, and lotus flowers in full bloom, The effect is gorgeous! On the underside, the dishes have the Chinese square “Fret” mark or the artemisia leaf mark inside a double circle in underglaze blue.
Dimensions: 9.7″ diameter
Condition: Small edge frits invisibly restored
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Set of 4 Blue and White Delft Plates or Dishes Hand Painted 18th Century England, C-1760
$1,800.00These exquisite hand-painted Delft dishes, made in Bristol, England, circa 1760 and inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain, are a perfect example of the mid-18th century English delftware artisans’ skill and creativity. The deep cobalt blue on the pale bluish glaze accentuates the delicate chinoiserie design. The center of each dish features a lovely garden scene, with three types of flowers; peony, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum. For a similar Delft dish, see the English Delftware in the Bristol Collection by Frank Briton image and description on page 190, image 12.24.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter x .75″
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored.
For a similar Delft dish, see the English Delftware in the Bristol Collection by Frank Briton image and description on page 190, image 12.24.
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Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted, 18th Century, Circa 1780
$465.00This beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft plate was hand-painted with deep cobalt blue in the Netherlands by “The Axe” in the 18th century, circa 1780. In the center, we see a lovely chinoiserie garden scene with a flowering tree and rockwork. The border has four panels with blue floral decoration on a white ground separated by smaller blue and white panels decorated with a traditional Delft diamond pattern. The edgeof the dish is painted with traditional yellow slip.
Dimensions: diameter 9.1.”
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored
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Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Made by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790
$1,160.00This hand-painted jar and cover from circa 1790 boasts beautiful Dutch Delft floral artwork. The intricate design features a stunning array of blooms and vines in deep and medium cobalt blue. The shoulders of the jar are adorned with lappets filled with flower heads, and its octagonal form is topped with a simple, deep blue knop.
Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 6″ at widest point x 4.75″ across base
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Antique Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted Netheralands Circa 1780
$930.00Hand painted circa 1780, this eye-catching blue and white Delft charger is hand painted in shades of cobalt blue with black accents. The artist has captured a vibrant garden scene transporting the viewer to a world of beauty. In the center, we see a pine tree, to one side, a sizeable blossoming peony, and on the other side, a budding peony, all framed by a garden fence that serves as a graceful boundary, enhancing the harmony and balance of the overall design. The border is decorated with four groups of leaves and a single peony bud.
Dimensions: 11.75″ in diameter x 1.75″ deep
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
$1,780.00The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. The large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated. The elaborate decoration on the front features a lovely waterside scene topped with an armorial shield supported by angels. On the reverse, we see a beautiful romantic scene showing a courting couple with the man playing the guitar and the young lady listening appreciatively (see images). The vase’s base, shoulder, and cover are decorated with wide bands of deep cobalt blue lappets.
Dimensions: 21 inches tall x 16 inches across the handles x 8 inches diameter of the base
Condition: Very good; (there is invisible restoration to small edge chips and some craquelure in the glaze.
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Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted 18th Century, England, Circa 1760
$560.00This Delft blue and white dish was hand-painted in England in the 18th century circa 1760.
The painting is quite naive but eye-catching.
In the center, we see a large blue ground before three homes, each with a chimney.
To the left, we see a large peony, and to the right, a pine tree.
The wide border shows six flower buds on the vine, and along the edge are scrolling vines.
Dimensions: 9.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $560
Background of English Delft:
The art of making Delft began in England in the Mid-1500s. An English delftware jug has been found in East Malling, Kent, with a silver mount hallmarked 1550, which is presumed to be the earliest date of English delftware manufacture. John Stow’s Survey of London (1598) records the arrival in 1567 of two Antwerp potters, Jasper Andries and Jacob Jansen, in Norwich, where they made “Gally Paving Tiles and vessels for Apothecaries and others…”
The production of Delft reached its high point in the mid-1700s around the time this pair of chargers were made; after that, creamware pottery began to replace Delft as the useful pottery of the English middle class.
See: Caiger-Smith, Alan, Tin-glazed Pottery in Europe and the Islamic World: The Tradition of 1000 Years in Maiolica, Faience and Delftware, Faber and Faber, 1973, ISBN 0-571-09349-3. -
Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Netherlands Circa 1780 Chinoiserie Design
$900.00Made in the factory of “The Axe” circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely chinoiserie garden scene hand-painted in cobalt blue.
In the center, we see a pine tree, a garden fence, and a large peony.
The border is decorated with a delicate scrolling vine.
The edge is painted with traditional ochre colored slip.
The charger’s underside has the “The Axe” mark in underglaze blue.Dimensions: 13.75″ in diameter x 2″ deep
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Large Blue and White Arras Porcelain Round Soup Tureen French 18th Century
$1,600.00This late 18th-century French soup tureen is decorated with an elegant design of delicate cornflower sprigs. The color of the porcelain body is a warm creamy white. The cornflower sprigs, handles, and border edging are decorated with beautiful deep blue enamel. The combination of the creamy white ground and the blue decoration is splendid. The makers of Arras porcelain specialized in porcelain painted in this entrancing twilight blue called “Bleu d’Arras.” Natural forms like the tree branch handle and the blue cornflower decorations were the height of French fashion in the last quarter of the 18th century. This tureen was made at the Arras porcelain factory circa 1780. The underside of the tureen is marked with the letters “AR” and the flying bird symbol of the Arras factory.
Dimensions:10.25″ diameter x 9″ height
Condition: Excellent, with some small original firing cracks along the outer edge of the cover (see image #3).
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Made Netherlands, circa 1800
$930.00Made in the Netherlands circa 1800 this antique blue and white Dutch Delft charger has beautiful cobalt blue coloring. The center shows a garden with tulips, peonies, and a water lily above rocks. The bright cobalt blue is splendid on the bright white tin glaze background. The border is filled with a floral design. A zig-zag design appears just before the edge, which is painted with bright yellow slip. The crisp yellow brings out the color of the bright cobalt blue.
Dimensions: 12.25″ diameter x 2″ height
Condition: The charger is in excellent condition, with very tiny edge frits invisibly restored.
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Blue and White Delft Charger Made by The Claw in the Netherlands circa 1780
$830.00This beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue in the factory of “The Claw” in the late 18th century, circa 1780. The decoration in the center shows a vase filled with sunflowers and ferns. The design is reminiscent of a peacock displaying its feathers. Since the 18th century, the pattern has been known as the “Peacock” pattern. The crisp yellow of the slip-painted rim brings out the color of the cobalt blue.
Dimensions: diameter 12.5 inches
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly refinished
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Large Blue and White Porcelain Soup Tureen French 18th Century
$2,400.00Decorated with an elegant design of delicate blue cornflower sprigs, this soup tureen was made in Arras, France, in the late 18th century.
The cornflower sprigs, handles, and border edging are decorated with beautiful deep blue enamel.
The makers of Arras Porcelain specialized in porcelain painted in this entrancing twilight blue called “Bleu d’Arras.”
The color of the porcelain body is a warm creamy white.
The combination of the creamy white ground and the blue decoration is splendid.
Natural forms like the tree branch handle and the blue cornflower decorations were the height of French fashion in the last quarter of the 18th century.
Made at the Arras porcelain factory of the Delemers family circa 1780, both the tureen and its stand are marked in underglaze blue.
The underside of the tureen is marked with the letters “AR” for the Delemers family Arras factory.
The underside of the stand is marked “Dele AR” for the Delemers family Arras factory.Dimensions: 16″ wide x 13″ deep x 9.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent, with some hard-to-see rubbing to the clear glaze on the stand
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Pair Large Blue and White Delft Jars Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780
$7,400.00A pair of blue and white Dutch Delft covered vases octagonal and fluted with a deep cobalt blue all-over design of flowers and scrolling vines.
The shoulder and base are decorated with acanthus leaves.
Traditional lion finials top the covers.Dimensions: 16.75″ tall x 8.5″ across the widest point x 5″ across the base.
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
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Pair Blue and White Delft Mantle Jars Hand Painted Netherlands, Circa 1770
$2,700.00This pair of Dutch Delft mantle jars shows a delightful rococo scene hand-painted on blue and white Delft. We see a pair of cows resting in a fenced area with a flock of birds in the sky and in the background fields and mountains. The finial on the cover is in the form of the traditional spotted lion.
Dimensions: 14.5″ tall x 6.5″ diameter at the widest point x 4″ diameter at the base.
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Netherlands circa 1780
$1,640.00This charming blue and white Dutch Delft jar is decorated in shades of cobalt blue. Hand-painted in the late 18th century circa 1780, the jar mixes rococo and chinoiserie design elements. We see a modest house with blossoming fruit trees and pine trees. Beyond the house, we see water and a pagoda on the far shore. The cover is decorated with flowers. The finial on the cover has traditional blue stripes. On the reverse side of the jar is a single artemisia leaf, a Chinese symbol of wishes for good health. The shape of the jar is a traditional Dutch Delft round form rising from a round foot.
Dimensions: 11.5″ tall x 6″ diameter at the widest point x 3.5″ diameter at the base
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of Blue and White Delft Shallow Bowls Netherlands circa 1770
$830.00This charming pair of hand-painted blue and white Dutch Delft bowls is decorated in two tones of cobalt blue. The decoration is delicate, simple, and informal. At the center, we see a bird atop flowers, some in full bloom, others budding or partially open. The border is decorated with additional flowers, buds, and an all-around vine. The edge of the bowl is painted with a traditional Delft ochre-colored slip.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.75″ deep
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Delft Dish Netherlands Circa 1800
$430.00At the center of this lovely hand-painted blue and white Delft dish is a traditional chinoiserie view of a garden. We see an oversized peony, a willow tree, and rockwork. The wide border shows water lilies and flower buds. The artist used cobalt blue in various shades to enhance the beauty of the design. The dish was made circa 1800.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1″ height
Condition: Excellent.
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish with Bird Made Netherlands 18th Century
$740.00This Delft dish is hand-painted in fabulous, bright cobalt blue. Its center shows a lovely garden with a songbird among flowers in full bloom and a willow tree with its branches hanging over the garden. The border of the dish is filled with floral decoration and scrolling vines. The edge is painted with a traditional yellow slip.* This dish was made in the Netherlands in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent
*For an image of an 18th-century blue and white Delft dish with this yellow slip, see L-P van Geenen, Dutch Delftware, Marks and Factories page 237
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Blue and White Pearled Creamware Sugar Box or Sucrier Made England Circa 1820
$280.00This lovely blue and white pearlware pottery sugar box is decorated with three beautiful patterns of leaves and berries. The body, the top edge around the cover, and the cover each have a similar but slightly different pattern. The edge of the sugar box has a precise machine-turned ridge which adds an exciting detail to the form. Made in England in the early 19th century, circa 1820, the cobalt blue decoration was applied by hand using a stencil. Because the colors were applied by hand, each design is slightly different, especially in the intensity of the blue.
Dimensions: 5″ tall x 4.65″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Large Blue and White Delft Jar Made Belgium Circa 1890
$2,400.00This large Delft jar has a traditional bird and flower decoration painted on a white tin-glazed ground. We see birds in a garden of beautiful flowers. The design on the shoulders and cover is classic Delft, with panels decorated with blue flowers on white ground separated by blue background decorated with leaves and vines. A traditional lion finial tops the cover. The jar is octagonal with a light pink tone as the white tin glaze was painted in a way that lets a bit of the underlying clay show through. Made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium.
Belgium was part of The Netherlands until 1831. Many of the early workers at Boch Frères Keramis were hired away from Dutch Delft factories. Begun in 1844, Boch Frères Keramis won a gold medal at the exhibition of Belgian industry in 1847. The underside of the jar is marked. From the marks, we date the jar to circa 1890.Dimensions: 23.5″ tall x 11″ across x 6.1 across the base
Condition: Excellent with some faint lines in the glaze from the making.
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Hand Painted Circa 1800
$480.00This lovely Delft plate is hand-painted in deep cobalt blue. Made in the Netherlands circa 1800, it shows flowers bursting into view. The border is decorated with panels depicting buds and flowers.
Dimensions: 9.25″ diameter x 1″ height
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Large Blue and White Greek Platter England circa 1810 Neoclassical Decoration
$2,200.00Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810. It is decorated in the neoclassical “Greek” pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20″ x 15.5″ x 1.75″ deep, and is perfect for hanging. The pattern shows a scene from Olympic history. At the center, we see Cynisca winning the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic Games in 392 BC. She became the first woman to win at the Olympics.* The rectangular platter is printed in blue with leaf and berry ground, radiating medallions, and urns containing classical scenes. This was the first multi-scene pattern introduced at the Spode factory. The central image was taken from a 1791 collection of engravings from ancient vases of Greek workmanship discovered in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies purchased by Sir William Hamilton, a British envoy to Naples court. The platter is marked on the underside with the Spode mark in underglaze blue (see image #11).
Dimensions: 20″ x 15.5″ 1.75″ deep
Condition: Excellent.
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Blue and White Delft Charger Made Netherlands circa 1770 Chinoiserie Decoration
$960.00This blue and white Dutch Delft charger shows a chinoiserie scene in a lovely naive style. The chinoiserie scene in the center of the charger includes three unique viewpoints. On one side, we see a flower and buds in a vase. On the other side, we see stacks of water with pagodas at the water’s edge. The third image is a pair of mountains sketched below the two scenes. Seeing the three viewpoints at the same time is exciting.
Dimensions: 13.5″ x 2.25″ height
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Antique Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted in England circa 1765
$980.00This lovely Delft charger was hand-painted in England in the mid-18th century, circa 1765. The center shows a naïve garden scene with a willow tree, an oversized flower, and a large blue bud. The border decoration echoes the center scene. It is likely that a senior artist made the outlines and then handed the plate over to someone else to fill in the straight line decoration. Nevertheless, the result is beautiful.
Dimensions: 13″ in diameter x 2″ height
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted Mid-18th Century, Circa 1765
$1,180.00This beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft charger shows a vibrant and detailed garden scene hand-painted in shades of cobalt blue. The decoration is crisp. The artist gave life to the well-painted scene by using a variety of shades of blue. Flowers spring from rockwork and fill the central space while a small butterfly hovers above. A butterfly with flowers is symbolic of love as butterflies love flowers. Along the border are five panels with simple floral decoration. The panels are separated by cross-hatching, known as “diamonds.”
Dimensions: 14″ in diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent: with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Pair Large Japanese Jars Meiji Period Circa 1880
$2,800.00This pair of large jars has refined blue and white hand-painted decoration that showcases a songbird perched on a flowering tree. Above, two birds are depicted in flight.
The jars are mirror images of each other.
The painter used an underglaze of grey-blue on creamy white porcelain, which resulted in a peaceful garden scene.
Along the top edge of each jar is a blue band with scrolling vines and flowers that match the blue band on each cover.
Finally, there is a decorative blue band that runs along the base of each jar.
Dimensions: 20″ tall x 10″ diameter at the widest point x 5.15″ diameter at the base
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Very Large Blue and White Delft Jar Belgium Circa 1880
$2,600.00This fabulous Delft jar is painted with traditional deep cobalt blue on a tin-glazed ground.
The jar has six panels, which alternate between flowers in a basket and ferns with scrolling vines.
Large blue lappets decorate the shoulders and cover.
The jar was made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium circa 1880.
Belgium was part of The Netherlands until 1831, and many of the early workers at Boch Frères Keramis were hired away from Dutch Delft factories. Begun in 1844, Boch Frères Keramis won a gold medal at the exhibition of the Belgian industry In 1847.
The underside of the vase is marked BFK.Dimensions: Height 19.5″ x 9.25″ diameter at the widest point x 5.5″ diameter at the base
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Delft Charger 18th Century, Circa 1780
$1,100.00Made in the last quarter of the 18th century, this Dutch Delft charger is decorated with deep cobalt blue on white ground. It has a floral center that forms a five-pointed star. Around the center is an elaborate floral and foliate border. The eye-catching design radiates outward from the center to the two bands of floral decoration. On the reverse is a typical 18th century Delft blue factory mark showing the number “5”.
Dimensions: 13.5″ in diameter x 2″ height
Condition: Several very small glaze flakes restored to the rim; scattered age typical glaze lines and a glaze skip from the making (see image #5).
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Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Hand-Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
$1,220.00A blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jar hand-painted in exquisite deep cobalt blue. We see a peacock in a garden filled with flowers and ferns. The cover is similarly decorated and topped with a traditional round knop covered in blue. Made in the Netherlands circa 1780, jars like this would have been placed on a mantle or a bracket.
Dimensions: Height 12.25″ x diameter at widest point 5.25″ x diameter at base 3.5″
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored. The underside is partially glazed, which was the tradition in many 18th century Delft factories.
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Blue and White Delft Jar Hand-Painted in The Netherlands
$830.00This blue and white jar is a hand-painted gem. What makes this jar so exceptional is the exquisite deep rich blue painting. Made by De Porceleyne Fles, this lovely jar is beautifully decorated with flowers, rockwork, and butterflies in a traditional Delft theme. The ribbed body sits on a traditional octagonal base. The ribbing adds life to the decoration as light plays over the curves.
Dimensions: 12″ tall x 6.75″ at widest point x 5.25″ across the base
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Blue and White Delft Dishes Hand-Painted, Circa 1780
$865.00A pair of blue and white Dutch Delft dishes hand-painted in the chinoiserie style. The center of each dish shows two flowering plants in full bloom. Look closely, and you will see that all the painting is done in lines as if by pen or pencil. This suggests that an experienced painter outlined the images, which an apprentice or less experienced painter then filled in. The delicate lobed edges are the final touch that makes these dishes especially wonderful.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored.
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted, Netherlands, 18th Century, Circa 1760
$945.00The entire surface of this beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft charger is covered in deep cobalt blue coloring. The center of the charger is filled with hand-painted peonies; while the wide border is painted with a net-like pattern of peonies, leaves, and scrolling vines. This charger was made in the Netherlands in the mid-18th century, circa 1760.
Dimensions: 12″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Dishes Hand-Painted, Circa 1770
$980.00This pair of antique blue and white Dutch Delft hand-painted dishes were made circa 1770. They feature a garden scene showing oversized flowers and a border with flowering vines and a crisscross design on a blue ground.
Dimensions: 8.65″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Large Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Made Circa 1800
$960.00An antique blue and white Dutch Delft charger showing tulips and peonies. The bright cobalt blue is splendid on the bright white tin glaze background. The border is filled with a floral design. A zig-zag design appears just before the edge, which is painted with bright yellow slip. The yellow also brings out the color of the bright cobalt blue.
Dimensions: 12.5″ diameter x 2″ height
Condition: The charger is in excellent condition, with very tiny edge frits invisibly restored.
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From The Collection of Mario Buatta An English Dish w/ Gold & Cobalt Blue Border
$260.00Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta
An English dish with a cobalt blue and gold border, made circa 1810.
Mario loved deep cobalt blue. On this dish, the depth of the cobalt blue is brought out by the exceptional gilding.Condition: Excellent
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From The Collection of Mario Buatta An English Dish with Blue & Gold Decoration
$300.00Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta
A Coalport saucer dish with cobalt blue and gold decoration on a wide border. Made in England circa 1820, the dish is hand-painted and hand-gilded.
The painter and gilder would have used a stencil so that the design could be repeated all around the border.Dimensions: 8″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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The Collection of Mario Buatta Pair of Regency Period Dishes Cobalt Blue Borders
$230.00Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta
A pair of Regency Period dishes with cobalt blue borders decorated with beautiful gilding. Mario loved deep cobalt blue. The borders of this pair have the deepest blue decorated with a delicate gold floral design.Dimensions: diameter 8.”
Condition: Excellent
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Three Worcester Dejeuney Pattern Dishes
$1,060.00From the Collection of Mario Buatta
Mario loved beautiful color combinations on porcelains.
Made by Chamberlains Worcester circa 1810 these three Dejeuney pattern dishes have borders painted with a deep cobalt blue ground which is decorated with amazingly lavish gilding in foliate designs. Within the border are oval cartouches painted in the ”Rich Kakiemon” style with a pattern of trellised flowers painted in bold red, green, gold and royal blue.The pair of dishes measure 8.5″ diameter. Both are marked Chamberlains Worcester on the reverse.
The armorial saucer dish measures 7.75″ diameter x 1.75″ deep It has the Chamberlains Worcester pattern number 298 in purple written on the reverse.
Condition: Excellent with one dish having fine, thin, half inch open flat line on the bottom which does not go through. See the last image.
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Antique Blue and White Delftware Carafe “Boy”
$800.00This charming mid-18th century English delftware carafe, circa 1760, features the word “Boy” painted in underglaze sky blue on a light blue ground.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the term “Boy” was used to address a male of any age, indicating familiarity or friendship.
This type of delftware carafe was first made in England at Aldgate in the last quarter of the 17th century.
Most likely, this carafe was made to hold beer served in a tavern.
It has two small loop handles on each side so that it could be hung on a wall when not in use.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, carafe bottles like this were made in both England and The Netherlands for export to England.
A carafe like this might have inscriptions, labels, dates, names, or, like ours, a sign of goodwill and friendship.
Beer was a crucial part of the daily diet for many people in 18th-century England. It served as a source of hydration and provided necessary calories and nutrients. Due to inadequate sanitation practices and the unreliable availability of safe drinking water, beer was often consumed as a safer alternative to water.
Dimensions: Height 8 in. x Diameter 5 in.
Condition: Excellent. Small expected glaze skips on the high points where the original glaze did not stick.
Price: $800
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