Bristol delftware pottery charger with a yellow bird perched in foliage 18th century

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£3450

Dated: 1750 Bristol England

This delftware pottery charger made at the Bristol Delftworks in the mid 18th century decorated in polychrome with a bird perched amongst foliage and flowers with a trellis fence in the foreground. 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 exciting and decorative examples produced by the Bristol Pottery in the 18th century and are in remarkably good condition with no restorations.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: The charger is in unrestored condition with only minor fritting at the rim.

Literature: Page 195 Delftware, The catalogue of the collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum London By Michael Archer. Also illustrated ( an identical charger) in the Collection of Marion and Brian Morgan , by Archer and Morgan. Other examples from this group are located in the Rijkmuseum Amsterdam

£3450    $4657

Description

This delftware pottery charger made at the Bristol Delftworks in the mid 18th century decorated in polychrome with a bird perched amongst foliage and flowers with a trellis fence in the foreground. 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 exciting and decorative examples produced by the Bristol Pottery in the 18th century and are in remarkably good condition with no restorations.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.