Antique Dutch Delft Yellow-Ground Four Hearts Plate, 1700s

Details

Description

Exceptional large Dutch Delftware plate dating to the 18th century, featuring the highly sought-after yellow-ground “four hearts” design.
The plate … Read more Exceptional large Dutch Delftware plate dating to the 18th century, featuring the highly sought-after yellow-ground “four hearts” design.
The plate is decorated with a bold polychrome composition centered around a floral rosette, surrounded by four heart-shaped cartouches filled with stylized foliage and floral motifs. The vibrant yellow background, combined with cobalt blue, green, and manganese tones, exemplifies one of the most complex and desirable decorative techniques in Delft pottery.
Yellow-ground Delftware plates of this size are extremely rare and were produced in limited numbers due to the technical difficulty of achieving stable yellow pigments during firing. This piece stands as a strong museum-quality example of Dutch decorative ceramics from the Golden Age tradition.

Origin: Netherlands, Delft
Period: 18th century
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware), hand-painted
Dimensions:
Diameter: 14in / 35.5cm

Condition: Very good antique condition for its age – minor rim wear and typical kiln-related imperfections, no cracks, no restorations, beautiful original surface with strong colors.
(The photos are part of the .) See less