English delftware Niche in blue and white with image of gentleman Bristol Delftworks mid 18th century

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£4850

Dated: 1750 Bristol England

A rare English delftware recess tile or niche modeled with a domed top and a flat base and well decorated with a standing male figure in fine clothes. The border is decorated with berries and leaves. The piece is two delftware tiles high and one tile wide indicating that they were used as part of a wall feature. Attributed to the Bristol Delftworks mid 18th century.

Dimensions: 10 inches high, 5 inches wide, 2.75 inches long

Current Condition: Restored cracks.

Literature: Page 272 figure reference 660 British Delft at Williamsburg by John H Austin. Published by Jonathan Horne.

£4850    $6547

Description

A rare English delftware recess tile or niche modeled with a domed top and a flat base and well decorated with a standing male figure in fine clothes. The border is decorated with berries and leaves. The piece is two delftware tiles high and one tile wide indicating that they were used as part of a wall feature. Attributed to the Bristol Delftworks mid 18th century.

Additional information

Dimensions 2.75 × 5 × 10 in