{"product_id":"antique-delft-blue-plate-hand-painted-faience-ca-1750-1800","title":"Antique Delft Blue Plate – Hand-Painted Faience (ca. 1750–1800)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eThis antique Delft blue plate is a beautiful example of hand-painted Dutch faience, dating to the late 18th century. Decorated in cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed ground, the plate reflects the long-standing Dutch tradition of imitating Chinese porcelain in a distinctive European style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eAt the center, a flower vase with stylized blooms and birds is depicted, surrounded by an elaborate border of floral and ornamental motifs. The composition and execution are characteristic of Delftware in chinoiserie style, inspired by Eastern decorative traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tmzw1z\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eObject: Delft blue plate\u003cbr data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eMaterial: Tin-glazed earthenware (faience)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eOrigin: Delft, The Netherlands\u003cbr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003ePeriod: Circa 1750–1800 (possibly late 18th century; early 19th century not excluded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11y0idz\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ftb41a\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eHand-painted cobalt blue decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cnw4uz\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eCentral vase with flowers and birds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mm6vkg\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eRichly decorated floral border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b4osud\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eClassic chinoiserie-inspired composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7603cs\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eThis piece shows several indicators of authenticity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eHand-painted decoration with visible brush variation\u003cbr data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eTin glaze with light craquelé and kiln imperfections\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eTraditional Delft composition and style\u003cbr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eOld-style foot rim and glaze structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eNo visible maker’s mark (common for older Delftware)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jdbp69\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eCondition (Important)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003ePoor to fair condition due to restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eBroken and restored (clearly visible)\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eOld glue residues present\u003cbr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eMounted with wire on the reverse\u003cbr data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eWear to rim and glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eCondition has a significant impact on value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1649c9u\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1649c9u\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eAuthentic antique Delftware\u003cbr data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eLate 18th-century origin\u003cbr data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eHand-painted decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eClassic Dutch chinoiserie style\u003cbr data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eDecorative historical object\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hf858n\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eNote on Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eWhile the damage and restoration greatly reduce collector value, the plate still retains decorative and historical appeal. It is best suited as a display piece rather than a high-end collector’s item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56720283074884,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/2508\/4228\/files\/Naamloos-1_1_ce82754c-79e8-44d1-b80b-3baffb908596.png?v=1777894814","url":"https:\/\/0c6dd0-1d.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/antique-delft-blue-plate-hand-painted-faience-ca-1750-1800","provider":"House of History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}