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Pair of 18th-Century Delft Blue-and-White Vases with Later Bronze Mounts
A rare and highly decorative pair of Dutch Delft blue-and-white faience vases, dating from the 17th century, decorated in the characteristic cobalt-blue palette with floral motifs, birds and ornamental panels.
The two vases retain their original Delft decoration and are mounted in finely cast gilt/bronz­e mounts dating from around 1900–1920. The mounts incorporate a substantial ornamental base with scrolling foliage, moulded decoration and a shaped architectural form, typical of the historicist/Belle Époque taste of the period.
The original necks were cleanly removed during the later conversion, allowing the vessels to be incorporated into the bronze mounts. The blue-and-white decoration remains exceptionally attractive and the two examples form a matching pair.
The combination of 17th-century Delft faience with early 20th-century bronze mounts is particularly characteristic of the European taste for mounting antique Asian and Dutch ceramics around the turn of the 20th century.
Measurements:
Vase: approx. 24 cm high × 18 cm diameter
Overall height including bronze mount: approx. 35 cm
Overall diameter: approx. 28 cm
Period: Delft faience, 17th century; bronze mounts, circa 1900–1920.
Origin: Netherlands / European collection.
Condition: Antique condition, with age-related wear and imperfections. The original necks have been professionally and cleanly removed as part of the later mounting. Please examine the photographs carefully.
A striking and unusual pair, combining genuine 17th-century Delft ceramics with substantial early 20th-century bronze mounts.
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