Vintage 1974 Royal Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Pedestal Baluster Vase

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An exceptional and highly collectible mid-century hand-painted Delft Blue ceramic pedestal vase from the world-renowned De Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft) … Read more An exceptional and highly collectible mid-century hand-painted Delft Blue ceramic pedestal vase from the world-renowned De Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft) in the Netherlands. Founded in 1653, Royal Delft remains the oldest and most prestigious active producer of authentic tin-glazed hand-painted Dutch earthenware. This striking sculptural vase (Model 323) features an elegant baluster body that gently pinches before swelling out into a ribbed paneled form, all supported by a flared pedestal foot. The exterior is richly decorated with varying gradients of rich cobalt oxide underglaze blue, showcasing traditional hand-rendered floral sprays, geometric borders, and graceful scrolling foliage. The base features full historical factory markings, including the iconic apothecary jar logo with the stylized initials "JT" (Joost Thooft) and the handwritten cursive "Delft". The stamped year code "CT" dates the creation of this piece precisely to 1974. It is additionally marked with the individual master painter’s signature and the shape classification number "323". A timeless statement piece perfect for mantels, sideboards, or an established European art pottery.
Primary Style: TraditionalSecondary Style: Grandmillennial / ChinoiserieDesign Movements: Delft / Dutch Art Pottery See less