A very rare, and amazingly charming delft plate, depicting a domestic scene of children happily greeting their father as mother sets the table for noontime lunch. Inscribed and dated on the reverse with the following explanation: “When the clock strikes 12, then the children are happy when father comes home. 1809.”
Dutch, probably northern Holland, 1809.
In excellent condition.
8 7/8” diam.
Very Rare Delft Plate
An extremely rare. 18th c. English delft plate depicting a pottery kiln bellowing smoke. A similar plate is in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg and is pictured in Austin, British Delft at Williamsburg, p. 151, and another is in the collection of the Fitzwilliam museum.
Bristol, c. 1750; 7 7/8” diam.
In excellent condition with minor fritting on rim.
Slipware Deep Dish
A large and very dramatic slipware deep dish.
English, 2nd half 18th c.
15” diam.
No repairs or restoration.
The Original “Mouseketeer”
A charming and wonderfully graphic 17th c. allegorical delftware deep dish depicting the sense of taste, with a colorfully dressed lady holding an apple.
Friesland, Netherlands; 2nd half 17th c.
In very fine condition with no repairs or restoration; minor glaze fritting.
12” diam.
For related dishes, cf. Christie’s Amsterdam, European Ceramics, Dutch Delftware and Glass, 27 June 2000, lots 297, 298 and Christie’s Amsterdam, European Ceramics, Dutch Delftware and Glass, 30 October 2001, lot 140
Two "GR" Jugs and a Friend
L to R:
A large German stoneware "GR" jug in fine condition, made for the English market. Westerwald, c. 1720-30. 10" h.
Small German stoneware "GR" mug in fine condition, made for the English market. Westerwald, c. 1760. SOLD.
Diminutive German stoneware jug, c. 1550. 3 1/4" h. SOLD.
Westerwald Jugs
Left:
Westerwald, Germany, last quarter 17th c.
A large and impressive bulbous stoneware jug with flowers and vine decoration in excellent condition. 10 1/2” h. For related pieces, cf. Unger, Die Kunst des deutschen Steinzugs, p. 181, fig. 147.
Right:
Westerwald, Germany, last quarter 17th c.
Charming small bulbous jug with applied rosettes.
5” h. (stoneware), 6” h. to top of thumb piece. Two small hairlines to neck. SOLD.
For related piece, cf. German Stoneware: A Catalogue of the Frank Thomas Collection of German Stoneware, fig, 219.
Two Westerwald Tankards
(L) Westerwald, c. 1700-20.
Fine large polychrome tankard in excellent condition.
9 1/2” h.
(R) Westerwald, c. 1680.
Fine polychrome German stoneware tankard with eagle decoration in excellent condition.
7” h. SOLD.
Iznik Dish
Ottoman Turkey, c. 1680.
Iznik dish decorated with peonies, tulips, and saz leaf within brown rock and wave border.
11 3/4" diameter.
