Dutch Delft Blue and White Five-Piece Garniture, Three Bells, Circa 1830
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Dutch Delft Blue and White Five-Piece Garniture, Three Bells, Circa 1830

$4,200.00

Hand-painted at the Three Bells Factory in the Netherlands circa 1830, this Dutch Delft five-piece garniture combines deep cobalt-blue decoration with lively sculptural forms.

The garniture consists of three covered jars and a pair of fluted beaker vases.
Displayed together, their alternating heights and varied outlines create a complete, balanced arrangement with considerable decorative presence.
Each piece is painted with birds among flowering plants and scrolling foliage.
The decoration is organized within bold shaped panels that follow the contours of the vessels and emphasize their rounded and fluted forms.
Deep passages of cobalt blue are balanced by lighter washes, giving the birds, flowers, and leaves clarity, depth, and movement.
The covered jars are surmounted by traditional leopard finials. Their animated forms add height and character to the silhouettes, while the broad domed covers and swelling bodies contrast beautifully with the tall, angular beaker vases.
This is an unusually complete and visually engaging Dutch Delft garniture. Its strong cobalt decoration, lively finials, and balanced five-piece composition give it both close-up detail and an impressive presence when displayed across a mantel, console, or cabinet.
Dimensions: Jars 13.25″ tall x 5.5″ wide across the top x 4.5″ deep; beaker 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, flowering plants, and scrolling foliage in cobalt blue
Date: Circa 1830
Material: Delft tin-glazed earthenware
Origin: Netherlands

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Notable Details:
Complete five-piece garniture set
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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