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Important Set of 15 Dutch Delft Tiles with Fleur De Lis Design, 17th Century

About the Item

A set of 15 Dutch Delft tiles with Fleur de Lis or French Lily decoration. The Netherlands. Made circa 1600 - 1620. An important en rare set of 15 tiles with on each the decoration of five French lilies. This polychrome execution is one of the rarest types of Dutch ornamental tiles, especially to have survived the ages in such quantity. In the late Dutch Renaissance / early Golden Age ornamental designs were in fashion. The reason this design is rare has probably a link with the political situation of the Dutch Republic at that time. The Fleur de Lis is the symbol of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. Although Catholics were tolerated, the main religion was Protestant. A wonderful design that really comes to life with a larger quantity of tiles. Provenance: This set of tiles comes from one of the most important collections of Dutch ceramics from the past century. The J.W.N. van Achterberg Collection. This collection was built by the family from the 19th century till the end of the 20th century. The collection was managed my a foundation, founded by Van Achterbergh to promote contemporary aplied art, with a focus on ceramics. Unfortunately, after his death in 2009 a large part of the collection of antique ceramics was sold, some still remains in Dutch museums. - The J.W.N. van Achterberg collection, ? - 2009. - On load at the Ceramics museum Princessehof, Leeuwarden, 1971 - 2009. See the picure of the backsides of the tiles with loannumber BP1918A.D (Bruikleen Princessehof - means Loan Princessehof). - The Van Achterbergh Foundation, 2009 - 2015. - A Dutch private collection, 2015 - 2020. Published: A detail of four tiles out of this set is published in: Nederlandse Tegels, J.D. van Dam, 1988, a book about Dutch tiles from the collections of the Princessehof Musuem. See pictures. Please note: All tiles are loose and can be arranged, mounted, or framed at the buyer's own preference. The last two pictures give an idea of displaying an eye-catching items like this. Also with adding a frame, it gets a totally different look.

Dimensions:

Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 26.19 in (66.5 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)

Style:

Renaissance (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic,Glazed,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Netherlands

Period:

Early 17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1600-1620

Condition:

Repaired: Only one tile has two small restorations to two corners. Furthermore are all tiles in a good condition, with the normal chips to the sides. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Please note: All tiles are loose and can be arranged, mounted, or framed at the buyer's own liking.

Seller Location:

AMSTERDAM, NL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6389227590922