Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Polychrome Plaque,
Circa 1730-40

The shaped plaque has a raised molded border decorated with a series of alternating painted panels of flowers and Chinese auspicious objects. The central scene is painted with a slightly off-center table with a vase filled with flowers and a large parrot perched on the branches. Several flying bugs can be seen around the flowers. To the left is a gardener with two watering pots at his feet. The whole in a puce, yellow and green palette. The top is surmounted with a blue shell pierced with a suspension hole. The exterior rim of the plaque in blue.

Dimensions: 8 7/8 inches high x 9 3/4 inches x 1/2 inch depth. (22.54cm x 24.77cm x 1.27cm)

Provenance: B.F. Edwards Collection # 3140 on a paper label. To the bottom left is another collection reference: VL.CHI.C. 42

(Ref: NY10001-niri)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: No restoration and with some typical flaking to the glaze on the rim as seen in photos.

Origin:
Netherlands

Creator:
Brand: Delft

Materials & Techniques:
Delft

Details:
Art Subjects: Botanic
Country of Origin: Netherlands
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; No restoration and with some typical flaking to the glaze on the rim as seen in photos.