A sneak peak at the exhibition 'Royal Blue,' the best Delftware objects from the time of William & Mary, at the end of the 17th century, from Palace Het Loo and Hampton Court Palace. See the best objects produced at the Delft ceramics factories, specifically 'The Greek A' under Samuel van Eenhoorn and his successor […]
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Adrianus Kocx, owner of De Grieksche A (The Greek A) factory in Delft had clientele all over Europe. One of his most avid collectors were King William and Queen Mary. William and Mary bought most of their Delftware from Kocx. The quality of the tin-glazed ceramics he produced were phenomenal.
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If you're torn between delftware vs. blue willow or you have no idea what the difference is, here's how to identify these vintage ceramics AND why you need them in your home! This video will answer your questions around "what is delftware?" and what makes deft blue, delft porcelain, blue pottery, blue and white china,
Adriaen Kocks, proprietor, The Greek A Factory (attributed), one of a pair of tulip vases as triumphal arches, c. 1690–1705, tin-glazed earthenware, 29.5 x 30.5 x 7.6 cm (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) Lambertus van Eenhoorn, proprietor, De Metaalen Pot Factory (attributed), Tea canister, c. 1695–1720, lacquer imitation black glaze, tin-glazed earthenware, 14 cm high
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Dutch Delftware is initially a result of the first connection between the Dutch East India traders (VOC) and China. Initiated by the demand for the waning importation of Oriental porcelain from the 1640s, Delftware quickly became an iconic national product. From the 1680s the Delftware industry constantly innovated with new shapes, decorations and functions. Their
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Delft puzzle jugs are a rare remnant of the drinking culture in the Netherlands. Delft examples can be found starting in the 1650s through the eighteenth century. The vessels were no ordinary jugs or tankards. They were not intended to function as drinking or pouring vessels, a fact made clear by the pierced openwork on
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Robert D. Aronson discusses the use of a specific type of Delftware jug. Take a look at this video created as a Cinema Sunday special from art fair PAN Amsterdam 2021.
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Robert Aronson explains the underlying meaning and importance of Delftware cows, which are usually decorated with floral bands and guirlands.
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