Antique Dutch Delft 18th c. Faience Blue & White Figural Scene Octagonal Vase
Product details
| Management number | 42784396 | Release Date | 2026/01/23 | List Price | US$419.99 | Model Number | 42784396 | ||
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Dimensions
9.25 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches (23.5 x 14 x 11.5cm)
Item Overview
This remarkable octagonal vase is a prime example of 18th-century Dutch Delft faience, crafted between 1740–1780 during the height of Delft’s ceramic production and Europe’s fascination with Chinese Chinoiserie. Made from tin-glazed earthenware (faience), it emulates the style of Chinese Kangxi-period blue and white export porcelain, embodying the cross-cultural artistic exchange between East and West in the Age of Enlightenment.
Condition (Critical Notes for Collectors)
The vase displays honest age-related wear and restorations, consistent with its 250+ year history (see all photos for detailed condition):
• Neck/Rim: Significant wear to the rim with a restored/glazed-over edge (likely a professional repair to address chips/cracks).
• Foot: Minor nicks and fritting to the hexagonal foot rim, typical of Delft faience’s soft earthenware body.
• Body: Faint glaze crazing (crackle) across the surface
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Unique Vintage |
| Condition | Fair |
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