3 Antique Dutch Delft Blue & White Peacock Pattern Large Plates 18th Century
$3,200.00
This set of three Dutch Delft blue and white large plates was made at De Vergulde Bloempot and De Klaaw in the Netherlands, circa 1790.
The plates are hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with the celebrated Peacock pattern, one of the most enduring and recognizable designs in Dutch Delftware.
At the center of each plate stands a vase overflowing with stylized flowers and fernlike leaves that radiate outward in a fan form, creating the distinctive silhouette that gives the pattern its name.
The composition fills the well with confident symmetry and strong brushwork, while the rim is framed with bold cartouches and scrolling ornament that anchor the design.
A crisp yellow slip painted border encircles each plate, heightening the intensity of the cobalt and giving the set a vivid, luminous presence.
The Peacock pattern has been known since the 17th century and remained popular for generations, admired for its balance of decorative richness and clarity of form.
Two plates bear underglaze factory marks for De Vergulde Bloempot, and one bears the mark for De Klaaw, confirming their production at these respected Delft factories.
This is a handsome and cohesive group that reflects the enduring appeal of late 18th-century Dutch Delft.
Dimensions: 13.5 inches diameter, 14.25 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent, with minor edge frits to the yellow borders invisibly restored
Decoration: Hand-painted Peacock pattern in cobalt blue with yellow slip-painted rim
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Traditional 17th century Delft style
Origin: Netherlands
Date: 1780 to 1820
Notable Details:
• Two marked for De Vergulde Bloempot and one for De Klaaw
• Classic Peacock pattern with vase and radiating fern motif
• Deep cobalt blue hand-painted decoration
• Bright yellow slip-painted borders
• Attractive sizes for display
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Background of Dutch Delft
The technique of making Delft was first described in writing by Gerrit Paape in “The Delft Pottery Maker,” written in 1794 and dedicated to Lambertus Sanderus, the owner of De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Porcelain Claw). Delft faience began in the 17th century.
Much of the most beautiful Delft was produced in the Dutch city of Delft.
The Delft potters began to coat their pots thoroughly in a white tin glaze.
They then began to cover the white tin glaze with a clear glaze, giving depth to the fired surface and smoothness to cobalt blues.
Over time, they created a good resemblance to porcelain.
By approximately 1650, the technical skills of potters and painters had significantly improved, and Delft entered its golden age.
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