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Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine
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Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

18th century
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Superb 18thC Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous late 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Faience Candlestick Holder in the form of a kneeling Bishop.

The fabulous piece measures an impressive 9.1 inches tall, and it is embellished with magnificent hand-painted polychrome colours, depicting flowers, foliage, swirls and the Bishop's hat and face features.

Painted in colours of manganese, blues, greens, reds and yellows.

Signed to the base for the factory of 'Johannes Van Duijn' (Dutch, 1764-1773).

It is a piece that has been treasured and displayed in a Delft display cabinet for many, many years.

Johannes Van Duijn Biography

The last owners of De Porceleyne Schotel were father Johannes and son IJsbrand van Duijn. Johannes van Duijn registered his mark, IVDuyn, in 1764 at the Delft city council. According to Harvard, Johannes probably marked most of his pieces, as many objects bear witness today.[13] The objects produced during this final stage were mainly polychrome rond de bosse figures of an exceptional richness. This pair of polychrome figures of prancing horses is a wonderful example. This model relates to the arrival of the first modern circus in Holland, a novelty created by Philip Astley, an English sergeant who showcased his horse riding skills inside a large arena. At the death of his father, IJsbrand took the lead of the company and adapted the mark of his father to his own name by changing the first letter to IJ (IJDuyn). Shortly after he took control, IJsbrand associated himself with the owners of De Drie Posteleyne Astonne, De Lampetkan and De Drie Klokken and bought the mill De Pauw.[14] IJsbrand was also a Delftware merchant and shipped some of his merchandise abroad, with some records indicating clients in South Africa.[15]

Attributes:

Dutch

Late 18th Century

Signed to the base

Provenance:

Private collection, 1990s-2023 Ex: Private collection 1970s-1990s

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall beautiful original condition, other than the normal, very small amounts of chips on the edges of the base and Bishop's hat - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 9.1'' | 23.1 cm

Width: 4.1'' | 10.4 cm

Depth: 4.6'' | 11.6 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
23.1cm (9.09")
Width
10.4cm (4.09")
Depth
11.6cm (4.57")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Dutch Delft Ceramic Candlestick to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178305
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Description
Superb 18thC Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous late 18th-century Dutch Delft Polychrome Faience Candlestick Holder in the form of a kneeling Bishop.
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fig 1. An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
fig 1. Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

The fabulous piece measures an impressive 9.1 inches tall, and it is embellished with magnificent hand-painted polychrome colours, depicting flowers, foliage, swirls and the Bishop's hat and face features.

fig 2. An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
fig 2. Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Painted in colours of manganese, blues, greens, reds and yellows.

Signed to the base for the factory of 'Johannes Van Duijn' (Dutch, 1764-1773).

It is a piece that has been treasured and displayed in a Delft display cabinet for many, many years.

fig 3. An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
fig 3. Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Johannes Van Duijn Biography

The last owners of De Porceleyne Schotel were father Johannes and son IJsbrand van Duijn. Johannes van Duijn registered his mark, IVDuyn, in 1764 at the Delft city council. According to Harvard, Johannes probably marked most of his pieces, as many objects bear witness today.[13] The objects produced during this final stage were mainly polychrome rond de bosse figures of an exceptional richness. This pair of polychrome figures of prancing horses is a wonderful example. This model relates to the arrival of the first modern circus in Holland, a novelty created by Philip Astley, an English sergeant who showcased his horse riding skills inside a large arena. At the death of his father, IJsbrand took the lead of the company and adapted the mark of his father to his own name by changing the first letter to IJ (IJDuyn). Shortly after he took control, IJsbrand associated himself with the owners of De Drie Posteleyne Astonne, De Lampetkan and De Drie Klokken and bought the mill De Pauw.[14] IJsbrand was also a Delftware merchant and shipped some of his merchandise abroad, with some records indicating clients in South Africa.[15]

fig 4. An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
fig 4. Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Attributes:

Dutch

Late 18th Century

Signed to the base

Provenance:

Private collection, 1990s-2023 Ex: Private collection 1970s-1990s

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall beautiful original condition, other than the normal, very small amounts of chips on the edges of the base and Bishop's hat - see images.

fig 5. An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
fig 5. Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 9.1'' | 23.1 cm

Width: 4.1'' | 10.4 cm

Depth: 4.6'' | 11.6 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 6. An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
fig 6. Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 7. An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
fig 7. Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 8. An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
fig 8. Superb 18thc Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Height
23.1cm (9.09")
Width
10.4cm (4.09")
Depth
11.6cm (4.57")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Dutch Delft Ceramic Candlestick to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178305
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An 18th-century Dutch Delftware ceramic candlestick formed as a kneeling bishop in patterned robes and a mitre decorated with polychrome glazes.
Superb 18thC Dutch Polychrome Delft Kneeling Bishop Candlestick Holder Figurine
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Polychrome Delftware refers to tin-glazed earthenware produced in or around Delft, Netherlands, decorated with multiple coloured glazes such as cobalt blue, iron red, yellow, and green, heavily influenced by Asian porcelain imports and European Baroque designs.

These items were shaped using clay moulds, coated with an opaque white tin glaze, hand-painted with metallic oxide pigments prior to firing, and subjected to high oven temperatures to fuse the vitreous glaze permanently to the earthenware body.

Authentic pieces generally feature a reddish-buff earthenware clay body visible where glaze is worn, minor rim flaking or glaze fritting along edges, distinct hand-painted painter marks, and characteristic weight consistent with handmade pottery of the era.

Figurative ceramics serve as focal accents when arranged on mantelpieces, integrated into bookshelf displays, or set atop console tables to introduce historic texture alongside contemporary furnishings.

Dust surfaces lightly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush; avoid immersing the piece in water or applying abrasive cleaning chemical agents that could penetrate existing glaze crazing.
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