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Delft - Pair of Delft polychrome Figurines of Cows, second half 18th century

$2,602.26per set
£1,965.18per set
€2,200per set
CA$3,639.39per set
A$3,980.82per set
CHF 2,089.04per set
MX$47,608.37per set
NOK 26,363.51per set
SEK 24,593.97per set
DKK 16,758.56per set

About the Item

This pair of Delftware recumbent cow figurines, dating to the late 18th century, exemplifies the Dutch tradition of molded earthenware crafted in the city of Delft. They are cast 'affronté' facing each other. The decoration in iron-red, yellow, green, cobalt and manganese is refined and lavish. Adoring cows or bulls with floral wreaths harks back to a seventeenth century custom. Every year the butchers guild held a parade with the prize-winning cows and bulls, which were lavishly adorned with flowers and floral wreaths, and their horns and hoofs painted. By the 18th century, these decorative animals became popular in Dutch households, symbolizing pastoral life and reflecting the agrarian economy. The tradition of depicting cows in Delftware continued into the late 1700s, with various factories producing such figures. Condition: Loss to the ears and horns.
  • Creator:
    Delft (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Delft,Faience,Cold-Painted,Glazed
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1770-80
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Losses to the ears and horns. Otherwise in good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    DELFT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9385247620722

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