Dutch Delft Blue and White Large Plates Pair Axe Mark 18th Century Circa 1770
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Dutch Delft Blue and White Large Plates Pair Axe Mark 18th Century Circa 1770

$2,100.00

This pair of large Delft plates presents a strong, balanced composition centered on a long-tailed crane standing in a stylized garden, surrounded by dense floral and foliate ornament.
The decoration is executed in a confident cobalt blue, with tonal variation that brings depth and movement across the surface.
The gently lobed rims frame the design with a rhythmic edge that catches light and reinforces the circular geometry.
The Axe mark of De Porceleyne Bijl places the pair within one of the most respected Delft factories of the 18th century.
By the 1770s, this workshop had established a clear and recognizable standard, combining structured design with a fluid and assured hand.
The relationship between the central reserve, the radiating panels, and the scrolling border is fully resolved, giving the plates a sense of completeness rather than assembly.
At 13.5 inches, the scale gives the plates presence while keeping the design precise and legible.
The cobalt remains fresh, and the surfaces are clean, with the decoration integrated into the form rather than applied onto it.

Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter

Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored

Decoration: Blue and white hand-painted crane in a garden with radiating floral panels and scrolling border
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delft pottery)
Style: Dutch Delft, 18th century, Chinese export influence
Origin: Delft, Netherlands
Date: 18th century, circa 1770

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Notable Details:
Pair marked with the Axe of De Porceleyne Bijl
Central crane motif rendered with strong, confident brushwork
Cohesive panel and border structure typical of mature Delft design
Gently lobed rims enhancing light across the surface
Large 13.5″ scale suitable for wall display or table setting
Clean presentation with professional restoration to minor edge frits

Background on Delftware

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Delft potters in the Netherlands developed a distinctive style influenced by imported Chinese porcelain.
When Chinese exports declined in the mid-17th century, Dutch potteries filled the demand with their own interpretations, resulting in a flourishing industry centered in the city of Delft.
This pair of chargers reflects the mature phase of Delft production, when painters had mastered the synthesis of Eastern and Western styles, creating designs that were both elegant and highly decorative.

 

 

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