Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger De Witte Starre Factory Circa 1770
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Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger De Witte Starre Factory Circa 1770

$1,060.00

This large Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted at the De Witte Starre* factory in Delft circa 1770.
The cobalt blue decoration is arranged in petal-like panels radiating from a central roundel.
Each panel is filled with abundant hand-painted floral motifs, including blossoming branches, tulips, and peonies.
The border shows panels of blooms and patterned ornament, all meticulously executed in fluid brushwork.
This is an especially fine example of De Witte Starre’s output during its peak period, distinguished by its elegant form and rich decoration.

Marks: the reverse has the star mark of De Witte Starre
Dimensions:13.75″
Condition: Excellent. Minor glaze imperfections typical of 18th-century Delftware and small edge frits invisibly restored.
Decoration: Blue and white hand-painted floral panels arranged in a radial petal design
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delft, Chinoiserie Influence
Origin: Netherlands, Delft
* De Witte Starre was founded in 1660 and closed in 1804.
Date: Circa 1770

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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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