Earliest Blue & White Delft

in the world of antique ceramics there exists Treasures that not only tell stories of craftsmanship but also reflect the currents of History among these are the rare and early group of blue and white Delware objects objects erroneously attributed in the early 20th century to a fance manufactury in frankurt AR mine in Germany specialists in the field have partly literally uncovered compelling evidence leading to The Confident reattribution of of these pieces to their rightful origin deled between Circa 1660 and 1680 between 1630 and 1640 a remarkable transformation swept through the Dutch pottery scene porcelain Wares of unparalleled quality were imported into Holland by the East India Traders sparking a wave of inspiration among Del Potters these Exquisite pieces known as transitional Wares marked a turning point in artistic EXP ression the term transitional mirrors the political changes unfolding in China with the Ming dasty giving way to the Ching Dynasty Del Potters found themselves captivated by the new aesthetic possibilities unlike their predecessors the cck wear which featured divisions in panels the transitionals Wares Broke Free from tradition they embraced a continuous landscape teeming with life and movement the scenes often depicted Lively Landscapes adorned with animals and figures engaged in Spirited actions or conversation one notable example the largest of these objects standing close to 60 cm or about 23 in in height was sold to the Phoenix Art Museum in 2014 similar examples to that one are at the Rex Museum in Amsterdam and at the Muse nalik in s outside of Paris today these rare and early blue and white Delver objects continue to Captivate collectors and Scholars alike serving as tangible links to a rich and vibrant history each piece tells a story not just of craftsmanship but of our world in flux do you enjoy our short movies please give it a like you may view another one like it by clicking here and don't forget to subscribe by clicking the circle here thank you very much and have a great day

Channel: Aronson Antiquairs

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Length: 2min 31sec (151 seconds)

Published: Thu May 09 2024