What defines 19th-century French faience in the Dutch Delft style?

French faience produced in the Dutch style combines tin-glazed earthenware traditions with continental decorative motifs, often featuring hand-painted blue and white scenes framed by moulded Rococo cartouches and manganese highlights.

How were 19th-century tin-glazed earthenware ceramics constructed?

These ceramics were crafted from an earthenware clay body, coated with an opaque white tin glaze, and decorated with metallic oxide pigments such as cobalt blue and manganese before firing at high temperatures.

How do collectors identify authentic 19th-century French faience vases?

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-painted brushwork, visible potter marks or initials on the base, minor irregularities in the glaze, and natural surface wear consistent with age along the rim and foot ring.

How can a large blue and white faience vase be styled in modern interiors?

A statement faience vase functions well as a focal centrepiece on a console table, sideboard, or fireplace mantle, pairing gracefully with dark timber, brass accents, or contemporary minimalist backgrounds.

What is the proper method for cleaning and preserving antique faience pottery?

Clean faience gently using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre cloth without harsh detergents, avoiding immersion in water to prevent moisture penetration into unglazed foot rings or micro-crazing.

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Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

Name: Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1188513
Price: 369 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Artsonline

Description

Large Superb 19thC Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

Brief Description:

This is a large, superb mid-19th-century French Faience Delft Pottery Vase, in the manner of the 17th-century Dutch antique.

The impressive piece is embellished with three wonderful manganese oulined cartouche's, with two hand-painted naval scenes and a romantic scene in the third.

Painted in colours of manganese, blues and yellows.

The large bulbous-shaped body has a raised, woven basket-style pattern, painted in highlights of yellow and manganese.

Attributes:

French (Dutch style)

Mid-19th Century

Circa 1840s

Signed to the base

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall beautiful original condition commensurate with age.

It has a few surface chips, and the rim of the vase appears to have been restored in places - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 11.5'' | 29.2 cm

Width: 8.7'' | 22 cm

Depth: 8.7'' | 22 cm

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

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Physical Dimensions

Height

29.2cm (11.50")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated this French Faience Baluster Vase to the 19th Century.

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SA1188513

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Description

Large Superb 19thC Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

Brief Description:

“

This is a large, superb mid-19th-century French Faience Delft Pottery Vase, in the manner of the 17th-century Dutch antique.

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fig 1. A large 19th-century French faience baluster vase decorated with blue and white glazes, featuring a central Rococo cartouche with figures in a landscape surrounded by moulded lattice work and manganese detailing. — fig 1. Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

The impressive piece is embellished with three wonderful manganese oulined cartouche's, with two hand-painted naval scenes and a romantic scene in the third.

Painted in colours of manganese, blues and yellows.

fig 2. A large 19th-century French faience baluster vase decorated with blue and white glazes, featuring a central Rococo cartouche with figures in a landscape surrounded by moulded lattice work and manganese detailing. — fig 2. Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

The large bulbous-shaped body has a raised, woven basket-style pattern, painted in highlights of yellow and manganese.

Attributes:

French (Dutch style)

Mid-19th Century

Circa 1840s

Signed to the base

Condition:

fig 3. A large 19th-century French faience baluster vase decorated with blue and white glazes, featuring a central Rococo cartouche with figures in a landscape surrounded by moulded lattice work and manganese detailing. — fig 3. Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

The piece is offered in an overall beautiful original condition commensurate with age.

It has a few surface chips, and the rim of the vase appears to have been restored in places - see images.

Overall Measurements:

fig 4. A large 19th-century French faience baluster vase decorated with blue and white glazes, featuring a central Rococo cartouche with figures in a landscape surrounded by moulded lattice work and manganese detailing. — fig 4. Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 11.5'' | 29.2 cm

Width: 8.7'' | 22 cm

Depth: 8.7'' | 22 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

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

fig 5. A large 19th-century French faience baluster vase decorated with blue and white glazes, featuring a central Rococo cartouche with figures in a landscape surrounded by moulded lattice work and manganese detailing. — fig 5. Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

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 6. A large 19th-century French faience baluster vase decorated with blue and white glazes, featuring a central Rococo cartouche with figures in a landscape surrounded by moulded lattice work and manganese detailing. — fig 6. Large Superb 19thc Dutch Style French Faience Delft Manganese Blue & White Vase

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.