Chamfered Square Plaque

Dutch Delftware, circa 1750-60

Painted in the slightly recessed center with a fanciful river scene of two large ships sailing amidst smaller sailboats and two three-man dories with a pagoda and domestic buildings on the far bank and Italianate buildings on the near bank, the concave-molded self-frame with a blue-ground flowering vine border pierced at the top with two holes for suspension; the reverse glazed.

26.6 x 26.8 cm. | 10 1/2 x 10 9/16 in.

One of the few and very rare objects in our collection Dutch Delftware, with maritime decorations. We placed the objects together in a showcase, so please feel free to come and visit us. A phonecall in advance is advisable.

Sail Amsterdam | August 19-23, 2010