Société Céramique Maastricht - Henri Breetvelt - Vase - Earthenware - To Anthon van Dijck
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A monumental dark red-brown glazed earthenware vase, 78 cm high and 38 cm wide and deep, decorated on the front with a portrait of Anthony van Dyck by Henri Breetvelt for Société Céramique Maastricht, dating to circa 1902–1906, in very good condition with only minor signs of age.
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The monumental vase is executed in dark reddish-brown glazed earthenware and decorated on the front with a finely painted portrait of the Flemish master Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641), based on one of his well-known self-portraits. Van Dyck is among the leading portrait painters of the Flemish Baroque and was, among other places, active at the English court of King Charles I.
The depiction is particularly characteristic: Van Dyck is shown with his long, wavy hair, mustache and beard, and a striking white lace collar. The portrait is carried out in the painterly style that is typical for the historicizing decorations of Société Céramique Maastricht.
The vase bears on the underside the blue factory mark of Société Céramique Maastricht. Its size of approximately 78 cm makes this an exceptionally monumental example.
The decoration can be attributed to Henri Breetvelt (1864–1923), who in the early 20th century worked in Maastricht for Société Céramique. Comparable large portrait vases by Breetvelt are known from this period.
Dating: circa 1902–1906.
Condition: very good. Only minimal signs of aging and a few light scratches appropriate to the age. No chipping, no cracks and no restorations.
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The monumental vase is executed in dark reddish-brown glazed earthenware and decorated on the front with a finely painted portrait of the Flemish master Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641), based on one of his well-known self-portraits. Van Dyck is among the leading portrait painters of the Flemish Baroque and was, among other places, active at the English court of King Charles I.
The depiction is particularly characteristic: Van Dyck is shown with his long, wavy hair, mustache and beard, and a striking white lace collar. The portrait is carried out in the painterly style that is typical for the historicizing decorations of Société Céramique Maastricht.
The vase bears on the underside the blue factory mark of Société Céramique Maastricht. Its size of approximately 78 cm makes this an exceptionally monumental example.
The decoration can be attributed to Henri Breetvelt (1864–1923), who in the early 20th century worked in Maastricht for Société Céramique. Comparable large portrait vases by Breetvelt are known from this period.
Dating: circa 1902–1906.
Condition: very good. Only minimal signs of aging and a few light scratches appropriate to the age. No chipping, no cracks and no restorations.
NOTE: DUE TO THE SIZE AND WEIGHT, PICKUP ONLY (Schiedam), OR YOU MAY MAKE USE OF THE DELIVERY SERVICE OF BRENGER.NL
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Maastricht
Title additional information
To Anthon van Dijck
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Designer/artist/maker
Henri Breetvelt
Material
Earthenware
Manufacturer/brand
Société Céramique Maastricht
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
78 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
38 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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