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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Collecting Delft Faience: De Ramaix Collection

Delftware did not always attract the attention it receives today or that it enjoyed in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Its notoriety can be attributed to the interest and patronage…

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Drinking in Delft: Delft Drinking Vessels as Social Status Symbols

    The Dutch drinking culture has a special relationship with Delftware. In this article, we explore how the pottery industry in Delft, influenced by these drinking traditions, has contributed…

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The Mathematician Who Became a Delft Potter

Petrus van Marum - Calculations and Clay Petrus van Marum was among those who registered their factory trademark with the Saint Luke's Guild in Delft on April 21st, 1764. By…

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Preserving Pennies

Delft Money Banks With the introduction of coin money in the Netherlands by the Romans, saving coins began. Over the centuries, skilled craftsmen from various backgrounds contributed to the creation…

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New collectors have a unique opportunity in the decorative arts to survey an accessible field, find an entry point they’re comfortable with, immerse themselves in research and exploration, and embark on a very enjoyable collecting journey.” — Robert Aronson in an interview for TEFAF Online

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VISIT US AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ART FAIRS...Delaware Antiques Show 2024: Opening Party Thursday November 14 | Run of show November 15 through 17The Winter Show New York 2025: Opening Party Thursday January 23 | Run of show Jan. 24 through Feb. 2TEFAF Maastricht 2025: Early Access on Thursday and Friday, March 13 and 14 | Run of show March 15 through 20

OBJECT OF THE MONTH

D2318. Polychrome Cashmere Tea Canister And Cover

Polychrome Tea Canister and Cover

Every month, a special object from the Aronson Antiquairs’ collection is presented. This month, the focus is on a polychrome cashmere tea canister and cover, made around 1710. The color palette on this tea canister is known as ‘cashmere’ due to its resemblance in color and intricate motifs to the fine woolen shawls imported from India, which were popular among high-class European ladies. As seen on the canister, the earthenware…

D2318. Polychrome Cashmere Tea Canister And Cover

Polychrome Tea Canister and Cover

Every month, a special object from the Aronson Antiquairs’ collection is presented. This month, the focus is on a polychrome cashmere tea canister and cover, made around 1710. The color palette on this tea canister is known as ‘cashmere’ due to its resemblance in color and intricate motifs to the fine woolen shawls imported from India, which were popular among high-class European ladies. As seen on the canister, the earthenware in this style features a rich color scheme of blue, red, and green, occasionally complemented by yellow or manganese. Despite being named after luxurious textiles, the inspiration for these Delft pieces came from Chinese famille verte porcelain wares of the Kangxi period (1662-1722), which began arriving in Europe at the end of the seventeenth century. Delftware painters also drew inspiration from beyond China when designing cashmere pieces. One notable influence was the French baroque style that thrived during the reign…

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PASSION FOR DELFTWARE

17th & 18th Century Delftware, Unique by Definition

HISTORY
Delftware has been a national symbol of Holland for almost 400 years. Initiated by the demand for the waning importation of Asian porcelain from the 1640s, Delftware quickly became an iconic national product and one of the greatest Dutch achievements.

PRODUCTION
From the 1680s the Delftware industry has constantly innovated with new shapes, decorations and functions. Their products were coveted by European nobility and royalty for their quality and diversity. The city of Delft rapidly became an inspiration to many European and even Asian potters.

COMPANY
Since 1881, over five generations of the Aronson family have brought to market the highest quality Delftware. We confidently ensure that private collectors and museum and corporate curators will discover fully researched authentic Delftware at Aronson Antiquairs in Amsterdam.

MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

As Dutch Delftware played a pivotal role in the development of European ceramics in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, it is represented in many museums worldwide. The robust faience center of Delft was the result of two important currents of the time: the Italian production of majolica and the Chinese and Japanese wares that were imported by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Through the influence of Queen Mary, the taste for painted Delftware spread rapidly through a wealthy European elite. Read more about the Delftware collections in museums in this section.

Petit Palais, Paris
Petit Palais, Paris

  The Petit Palais, an architectural jewel nestled in the heart of Paris, was originally constructed for the 1900 Universal…

Musée Des Arts Décoratifs, Namur
Musée des Arts décoratifs, Namur

  Located in Namur, Belgium, the Musée des Arts décoratifs (Museum of Decorative Arts) holds a distinguished status as a…

National Museum Of Art, Architecture And Design, Oslo
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo

The National Museum of Art, Architecture, and Design (Nasjonalmuseet) in Oslo, Norway, is a treasure trove of art, architecture, and…

Keramisch Museum Goedewaagen, Nieuw-Buinen
Keramisch Museum Goedewaagen, Nieuw-Buinen

Keramisch Museum Goedewaagen (Ceramic Museum Goedewaagen), established in 1893 in Nieuw-Buinen, Drenthe, is housed in the former pottery factory of…

VIDEO EXPLANATIONS

With the images, 3D renderings and descriptions of many of our Delftware objects on our collection page you will find explanatory videos. In these short videos Robert Aronson and Céline Ariaans tell more about shapes, decorations, uses, etc. If you find that a subject is under-represented, please let us know.

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