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18th-Century English Polychrome Delftware Bowl, Bristol

$1,500
£1,134.09
€1,323.41
CA$2,134.43
A$2,165.30
CHF 1,236.27
MX$26,218.39
NOK 14,553.93
SEK 14,505.62
DKK 9,896.04

About the Item

"Chinoiserie Garden": Bristol Delftware Polychrome Bowl, Circa 1760 A decorative English Delftware (tin-glazed earthenware) bowl, produced in Bristol circa 1760. The bowl is hand-painted in a vibrant polychrome palette of iron-red, cobalt blue, and manganese purple. The exterior features a classic Chinoiserie landscape composed of stylized flowering plants and jagged "scholar's rocks" (rockwork) outlined in manganese. The floral scene wraps around approximately three-quarters of the vessel's circumference. The interior is centered by a single, bold floral spray painted in iron-red and blue, surrounded by stylized blue leaves. Measurements: Diameter: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm) Condition: Good antique condition. (Shows typical rim fritting and minor glaze loss at the edge, which is characteristic of 18th-century tin-glazed earthenware). Historical Context: By the mid-18th century, Bristol had established itself as a premier center for English delftware production. This bowl illustrates the enduring popularity of the "Chinoiserie" style, where English potters mimicked the motifs found on expensive Chinese export porcelain. The use of manganese (which fires to a distinct brownish-purple) alongside the traditional blue and red created a rich, warm palette that is characteristic of Bristol wares from this period. Condition: Good antique condition. (Shows typical rim fritting and minor glaze loss at the edge, which is characteristic of 18th-century tin-glazed earthenware). (Ref: ny05194-nlrr)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1760
  • Condition:
    Good antique condition. (Shows typical rim fritting and minor glaze loss at the edge, which is characteristic of 18th-century tin-glazed earthenware).
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ny05194-nlrr1stDibs: LU861026693532

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