Large antique Delftware lidded vase, produced in the Netherlands during the first half of the 18th century.
The vessel is decorated in traditional cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed ground. The front features an elaborate central cartouche with a classical vase motif, floral sprays, and scrolling ornamentation. The body is enriched with raised molded elements and hand-painted decorative details.
The lid is surmounted by a sculptural bird finial, adding strong visual character. This element was restored in the past after losses to part of the body and tail, as documented in the photographs. The underside bears a hand-painted signature or mark in cobalt.
The weight, texture of the ceramic body, and the presence of age-related imperfections confirm its authentic early manufacture.
Details:
• Origin: Delft, Netherlands
• Date: c.1720–1760
• Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware), hand-painted cobalt decoration
• Style: Dutch Delftware / Baroque Decorative Ceramics (18th century)
• Dimensions: Height: 37 cm / 14.6 inches; Width: 17 cm / 6.7 inches; Depth: 13 cm / 5.1 inches
• Condition: Very good antique condition for its age. Numerous small edge chips and glaze losses, consistent with 18th-century Delftware One hairline crack on the lower rear section Bird finial on the lid restored (losses to part of the body and tail previously present) Typical surface wear, firing imperfections, and minor abrasions Structure stable, no major breaks (Please review photos carefully - they are an integral part of the description.)
(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)
A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
