Panel - Delftware - early tile panel (9) - flowers, circa 1625-1650
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Six hand-painted Delftware tiles form a late 17th–18th century Dutch decorative wall panel, mounted in a later wooden frame, measuring 43 × 29 × 4 cm and weighing approximately 4.5 kg, origin Netherlands, in fair condition with glaze wear, craquelure, edge losses and mortar residue.
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Framed Collection of Antique Dutch Delft Tiles, 17th–18th Century
Decorative wall panel comprising six antique Delft earthenware tiles arranged in a custom wooden frame. Each hand-painted tile features traditional Dutch motifs executed in blue and polychrome enamels, including floral studies, a bird perched among foliage, a seated figure, a mermaid-like mythological figure, and botanical subjects. Characteristic corner ornaments in cobalt blue frame each central image.
The tiles exhibit the irregularities, craquelure, glaze wear, firing variations, and edge chipping commonly associated with early Delft production and centuries of use. Areas of mortar residue and historical wear remain visible, enhancing their authentic period character.
Delft tiles of this type were widely produced in the Netherlands during the late 17th and 18th centuries for use in kitchens, fireplaces, and interior wall decoration. Panels combining multiple surviving examples are highly decorative and sought after as architectural antiques.
Origin: Netherlands (Delftware tradition)
Date: Late 17th to 18th century
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (faience)
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and polychrome motifs under glaze
Composition: Six individual antique tiles mounted in a later wooden display frame
Dimensions: Approx. 43 × 29 × 4 cm
Weight: Approx. 4.5 kg
Condition: Good antique condition overall. Visible glaze wear, craquelure, edge losses, chips, firing imperfections, old mortar residue, and age-related surface wear consistent with historic architectural salvage. Frame with minor wear. Restored.
An attractive and authentic decorative panel showcasing the charm and craftsmanship of early Dutch Delft tile production.
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Similar item descriptions: https://www.mazereeuw-antiquair.com/product/flowers-insects
NO RESERVE
Framed Collection of Antique Dutch Delft Tiles, 17th–18th Century
Decorative wall panel comprising six antique Delft earthenware tiles arranged in a custom wooden frame. Each hand-painted tile features traditional Dutch motifs executed in blue and polychrome enamels, including floral studies, a bird perched among foliage, a seated figure, a mermaid-like mythological figure, and botanical subjects. Characteristic corner ornaments in cobalt blue frame each central image.
The tiles exhibit the irregularities, craquelure, glaze wear, firing variations, and edge chipping commonly associated with early Delft production and centuries of use. Areas of mortar residue and historical wear remain visible, enhancing their authentic period character.
Delft tiles of this type were widely produced in the Netherlands during the late 17th and 18th centuries for use in kitchens, fireplaces, and interior wall decoration. Panels combining multiple surviving examples are highly decorative and sought after as architectural antiques.
Origin: Netherlands (Delftware tradition)
Date: Late 17th to 18th century
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (faience)
Decoration: Hand-painted blue and polychrome motifs under glaze
Composition: Six individual antique tiles mounted in a later wooden display frame
Dimensions: Approx. 43 × 29 × 4 cm
Weight: Approx. 4.5 kg
Condition: Good antique condition overall. Visible glaze wear, craquelure, edge losses, chips, firing imperfections, old mortar residue, and age-related surface wear consistent with historic architectural salvage. Frame with minor wear. Restored.
An attractive and authentic decorative panel showcasing the charm and craftsmanship of early Dutch Delft tile production.
Description written by ChatGPT
Similar item descriptions: https://www.mazereeuw-antiquair.com/product/flowers-insects
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
4.5 kg
Ceramics type
Delftware
Title additional information
early tile panel (9) - flowers, circa 1625-1650
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
43 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1600-1650
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