Bristol delftware pottery charger polychrome decorated with a blue bird in foliage and flowers 18th century

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£3000

Dated: 1750 Bristol England

The delftware pottery charger made at the Bristol Delftworks in the mid 18th century decorated in polychrome with a bluebird perched amongst the flowers and foliage. The decoration spills over into the border, which also features a flying insect. The dish belongs to a group painted with birds, flowers, and insects on a romantic chinoiserie inspired garden setting within this specific color palette and style of decoration. They are one of the most inspiring and decorative examples produced by the Bristol Pottery in the 18th century. NOTE. There are two other examples from this series currently in stock that refer to the image with this entry. The three pieces offer an opportunity to acquire a rare group with stunning decorative appeal. Please contact for price of the group.

Diameter: 13.25 inches

Current Condition: Unrestored with an old glaze chip at the bottom rim.

Provenance: Birkett Collection London

Literature: Page 195 Delftware in the catalog of the collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum London By Michael Archer. Also illustrated similar item in the Collection of Marion and Brian Morgan, by Archer and Morgan. Other examples from this group located in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

£3000    $4050

Description

The delftware pottery charger made at the Bristol Delftworks in the mid 18th century decorated in polychrome with a bluebird perched amongst the flowers and foliage. The decoration spills over into the border, which also features a flying insect. The dish belongs to a group painted with birds, flowers, and insects on a romantic chinoiserie inspired garden setting within this specific color palette and style of decoration. They are one of the most inspiring and decorative examples produced by the Bristol Pottery in the 18th century.
NOTE. There are two other examples from this series currently in stock that refer to the image with this entry. The three pieces offer an opportunity to acquire a rare group with stunning decorative appeal. Please contact for price of the group.