Tile (12) - Varied scenery (17th–19th centuries) - 17th – 19th centuries
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Selected by John Laurance
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Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Set of 12 Delft faience tiles with varied 17th–19th century designs, each about 12.5–13 cm square and 1.0–1.2 cm thick, of Dutch origin from Delft; generally in good condition with age-related wear and several damages including a missing upper-left corner, a transversely cracked and rejoined dragonfly tile, a crackled and re-glued shepherd tile, and pronounced craquelure and surface wear on the central polychrome tile along with edge chips and mortar traces on the backs.
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Set of 12 Delft tiles in glazed faience – Varied décors (17th – 19th centuries)
Description :
Interesting amateur lot consisting of 12 antique Delft faience tiles, Dutch, illustrating the evolution of styles from the 17th to the 19th century.
The lot includes :
1 17th-century polychrome tile with a floral medallion and spandrels featuring fleur-de-lys.
1 tile with a potted tulip decoration.
1 tile with a naturalistic depiction of a giant dragonfly on a knoll.
1 tile with a motif of ducks/waterfowl.
5 Dutch tiles from the 18th century illustrating genre scenes, shepherds and fishermen.
3 tiles from the 19th century with landscapes and figures under purple/manganese geometric motifs.
Dimensions :
Format : ~12.5 cm to 13 cm x 12.5 cm to 13 cm
Thickness : 1.0 cm to 1.2 cm
Condition :
Top-left corner tile: significant corner loss.
Dragonfly tile: clear transverse crack neatly repaired with slight loss.
Shepherd tile (bottom center): crack network and visible re-gluing.
Central polychrome tile: pronounced craquelure and surface wear from use.
General: wear marks, peripheral glaze losses, and traces of original mortar on the back across the set.
Set of 12 Delft tiles in glazed faience – Varied décors (17th – 19th centuries)
Description :
Interesting amateur lot consisting of 12 antique Delft faience tiles, Dutch, illustrating the evolution of styles from the 17th to the 19th century.
The lot includes :
1 17th-century polychrome tile with a floral medallion and spandrels featuring fleur-de-lys.
1 tile with a potted tulip decoration.
1 tile with a naturalistic depiction of a giant dragonfly on a knoll.
1 tile with a motif of ducks/waterfowl.
5 Dutch tiles from the 18th century illustrating genre scenes, shepherds and fishermen.
3 tiles from the 19th century with landscapes and figures under purple/manganese geometric motifs.
Dimensions :
Format : ~12.5 cm to 13 cm x 12.5 cm to 13 cm
Thickness : 1.0 cm to 1.2 cm
Condition :
Top-left corner tile: significant corner loss.
Dragonfly tile: clear transverse crack neatly repaired with slight loss.
Shepherd tile (bottom center): crack network and visible re-gluing.
Central polychrome tile: pronounced craquelure and surface wear from use.
General: wear marks, peripheral glaze losses, and traces of original mortar on the back across the set.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Theme/Depiction
Varied scenery (17th–19th centuries)
Specific region of origin
Delft
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of objects
12
Material
glazed faience
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12.5 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
1.2 cm
Estimated period
17th – 19th centuries
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