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Sculpture Of A Wild Boar, Jacobus Halder, De Grieksche A, Delft (1764-1768)
A polychrome Delftware model depicting a seated boar. This refined figurine has been hand-painted in vibrant colors. Stylized floral motifs adorn the boar's flanks and back.
The animal is shown seated on an oval base decorated with a continuous pattern of stylized orange flowers and blue scrollwork on a white background.
About the factory:
Delft is actually a generic name for all glazed earthenware pottery made in the Northern Netherlands from the second half of the 17th century onwards. The city of Delft thus became one of the most important ceramic centers in Europe and at its peak boasted no fewer than 30 potteries in operation. The De Grieksche A factory was founded in 1658 and within a few decades became one of the most renowned producers of Delftware. At the end of the 17th century, the factory produced several floral pyramids for Hampton Court, near London, at the request of Mary Stuart. In 1764, the workshop passed into the hands of Jacobus Halder, who, in addition to traditional blue and white pottery, marketed statuettes and figurative tableware.
This latter category, which featured significant innovations, testifies to a strong commitment to innovative ideas at a time when Delftware faced fierce competition from English earthenware and German porcelain. Objects made under Halder's supervision bear a mark with the letters "A," "J," and "H." In the mid-18th century, many potteries closed, but De Grieksche A survived thanks to the exceptional quality of its production. However, during the French occupation, the Dutch market was flooded with French porcelain, and the factory eventually disappeared.
The animal is shown seated on an oval base decorated with a continuous pattern of stylized orange flowers and blue scrollwork on a white background.
About the factory:
Delft is actually a generic name for all glazed earthenware pottery made in the Northern Netherlands from the second half of the 17th century onwards. The city of Delft thus became one of the most important ceramic centers in Europe and at its peak boasted no fewer than 30 potteries in operation. The De Grieksche A factory was founded in 1658 and within a few decades became one of the most renowned producers of Delftware. At the end of the 17th century, the factory produced several floral pyramids for Hampton Court, near London, at the request of Mary Stuart. In 1764, the workshop passed into the hands of Jacobus Halder, who, in addition to traditional blue and white pottery, marketed statuettes and figurative tableware.
This latter category, which featured significant innovations, testifies to a strong commitment to innovative ideas at a time when Delftware faced fierce competition from English earthenware and German porcelain. Objects made under Halder's supervision bear a mark with the letters "A," "J," and "H." In the mid-18th century, many potteries closed, but De Grieksche A survived thanks to the exceptional quality of its production. However, during the French occupation, the Dutch market was flooded with French porcelain, and the factory eventually disappeared.
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