Dutch Delft Blue White Garniture Set Hand Painted Birds 19th C
$3,700.00
Hand-painted at the Three Bells Factory in the Netherlands circa 1830–1840, this Dutch Delft garniture set features birds and flowering branches painted in deep cobalt blue.
The arrangement of three covered jars and a pair of fluted beaker vases creates a complete and balanced display, with a strong visual rhythm.
The decoration carries real energy.
Birds move across the surfaces, creating a sense of animation.
Their forms are defined by confident brushwork, while flowering plants fill the field.
The cobalt shows tonal variation, moving from deep saturated passages to lighter washes, giving the scenes depth and visual movement.
As the eye travels across the set, the design feels continuous, each piece reinforcing the next.
The classic leopard finials add a lively silhouette and reinforce the set’s character.
This is a beautiful, elegant set that holds attention, offering detail up close and a strong, unified presence across a room.
Dimensions: Jars 13.25″ Tall x 5.5″ Wide (across the top) x 4.5″ Deep; Fluted Vases 9.5″ Tall x 5.25″ Wide (across the top) x 5″ Deep
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge chips invisibly restored
Marks: Mark of the Three Bells Factory
Decoration: Hand-painted birds, florals, and scrolling foliage in cobalt blue
Material: Delft tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Crafted in the traditional 17th-century Delft style
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1830–1840
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Notable Details:
Complete five-piece garniture set with strong visual balance
Hand painted cobalt decoration with tonal variation
Background of 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 covered 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 circa 1650, the technical skills of the potters and painters were much improved, and Delft began its golden age.
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