Société Céramique Maastricht - Henri Breetvelt - Vase - Earthenware - To Anthon van Dijck
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Monumental dark red-brown glazed earthenware vase, about 78 cm high and 38 cm wide, with a portrait of Anthony van Dyck on the front, attributed to Henri Breetvelt for Société Céramique Maastricht, blue factory mark on the base, in good condition with minimal signs of age.
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The monumental vase is executed in dark reddish-brown glazed earthenware and on the front decorated 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 belongs to the foremost portrait painters of the Flemish Baroque and was, among other things, active at the English court of King Charles I.
The depiction is particularly characteristic: Van Dyck is portrayed with his long, wavy hair, moustache and beard and a striking white lace collar. The portrait is executed in the painterly style that is characteristic of the historicizing decorations of Société Céramique Maastricht.
The vase bears on the underside the blue factory mark of Société Céramique Maastricht. The size of about 78 cm makes this an exceptionally monumental example.
The decoration can be attributed to Henri Breetvelt (1864–1923), who worked in Maastricht for Société Céramique in the early 20th century. 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 flakes, no cracks and no restorations.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE SIZE AND WEIGHT, PICKUP ONLY (Schiedam), OR you may use the delivery service of Brenger.nl
The monumental vase is executed in dark reddish-brown glazed earthenware and on the front decorated 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 belongs to the foremost portrait painters of the Flemish Baroque and was, among other things, active at the English court of King Charles I.
The depiction is particularly characteristic: Van Dyck is portrayed with his long, wavy hair, moustache and beard and a striking white lace collar. The portrait is executed in the painterly style that is characteristic of the historicizing decorations of Société Céramique Maastricht.
The vase bears on the underside the blue factory mark of Société Céramique Maastricht. The size of about 78 cm makes this an exceptionally monumental example.
The decoration can be attributed to Henri Breetvelt (1864–1923), who worked in Maastricht for Société Céramique in the early 20th century. 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 flakes, no cracks and no restorations.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE SIZE AND WEIGHT, PICKUP ONLY (Schiedam), OR you may use 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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