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Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Bird Charger

$1,455.18

ABOUT THIS ITEM

A Dutch Delft blue and white charger with chinoiserie decor of birds and insects, dating to circa 1720-1740.

The central field is painted in cobalt blue with a bird beside flowering plants and a garden fence. Butterflies and other insects are distributed around the floral composition. The border is arranged in alternating sections of oval reserves containing stylised flowering sprigs, foliate motifs, diaperwork and smaller floral ornaments.

The decoration reflects the continued influence of Chinese Kangxi porcelain on Delftware during the early 18th century. Chinese motifs such as birds, insects, flowering plants and garden architecture were combined and adapted by Delft painters to suit the broad surface of a large earthenware dish. The dense central composition and systematically divided border are characteristic of Delft chinoiserie decoration from the first half of the 18th century.

The reverse is unmarked.

Condition

In good antique condition, with glaze wear, fritting and several small rim chips consistent with age.

Size
35 cm Diameter

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