Tag: 17th century art

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Rare Turquoise Dippoldiswalde Stoneware

Written by PV on March 9, 2026. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Stoneware.

Seltener Dippoldiswalder Posamentenhumpen um 1680 Dippoldiswalde Stoneware Tankard ca. 1680, H. 18 cm Dippoldiswalde Posamentenhumpen um 1680, H. 18 cm Characteristics: Posamentenhumpen The heyday of craftsmanship of Dippoldiswalde Stoneware was the second half of the 17th century. Among the most distinctive products of the Dippoldiswalde (formerly attributed to Annaberg) workshops are the so-called Posamentenkrüge — objects whose name derives from the passementerie (braiding) trade of the surrounding Saxon Erzgebirge region of the time. ...

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Abraham Helmhack and the Art of the Nuremberg Hausmaler

Written by PV on March 6, 2026. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Faience.

Nürnberger Hausmalerkrug signiert „AH“ um 1680 Nuremberg Hausmaler Faience Jug signed “AH” c. 1680 Polychrome decoration by Abraham Helmhack, H. 29 cm Before the establishment of Nuremberg’s own faience manufactory in 1712, the city’s Hausmaler sourced their wares from Delft in the Netherlands, and subsequently from the German faience centres at Hanau and Frankfurt. The attribution of the ceramic body in this jug is most probably Hanau. Characteristics of Polychrome Decoration The jug shown here exemplifies all the hallmarks of Helmhack’s...

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Under the Canopy of the Heavens: Creussen Planetenkrug dated 1640

Written by PV on February 28, 2026. Posted in European Ceramics, Stoneware, Works of art.

Rare Creussen Stoneware Tankard dated 1640 with polychrome enamel Planets Applications Creussen Stoneware Tankard dated 1640, H. 18 cm Coburg pewter mounting marks of Master Johann Georg Pfretzschner The body is encircled by two decorative friezes of foliated scrollwork and interlaced relief applications painted in polychrome enamels displaying the seven planets in the form of their presiding Roman deity figures. Creussen Planetenkrug dated 1640, polychrome Planets Applications MARS IVPITER SOL VENVS...

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Cobalt Blue Raeren Armorial Stoneware

Written by PV on February 26, 2026. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Stoneware.

Raeren Armorial Stoneware Jug dated 1592 Raeren Stoneware Jug dated 1592, incised, stamped and applied moulded decoration workshop Jan Baldems Mennicken, H. 23 cmArms of Wilhelm von Nesselrode und Wilhelma von Strithagen seine Hausfrau Raeren cobaltblue and grey saltglazed stoneware was elaborately developed by Jan Emens Mennicken ca. 1582 – 1591. Jan Baldems belonged to the extensive family of the Mennickens, who dominated Raeren pottery at least from the second half of the 16th century onwards. He led the Raeren artisans into the new...

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Evangelists' Glass Beaker ca. 1670

Written by PV on February 19, 2026. Posted in Works of art.

Enamelled Glass and Protestant Devotion in late 17th century Seltener Evangelisten-Humpen um 1670, mit bunten Emailfarben bemalt, H. 15 cmAbgebildet in: Bemalte Gläser von Franz Carl Lipp, 1974, Farbtafel VII Very rare Evangelisten Humpen (Evangelists’ beaker) circa 1670, featuring polychrome enamel decoration. The object displays the four Evangelists with their traditional symbolic attributes and is an example of 17th century glasses embellished with Biblical themes. Enamelled Glass – 16th to 18th Centuries The refinement of glass through enamelling...

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Dippoldiswalde Hunting Jug dated 1688

Written by PV on February 2, 2026. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Stoneware.

Dippoldiswalde Stoneware formerly attributed to Annaberg Dippoldiswalde Hunting Jug Detail Hounds and Bear dated 1688, H. 25 The enamelled and gilded decoration on this pear-shaped jug is enhanced by a very dark brown slip that was used to cover the stoneware beneath. The applied relief shows a a bear and hound framed by palmettos alternating with diagonal bands. Attribution: Annaberg | Dippoldiswalde Speculations on attributions of Dippoldiswalde stoneware since the middle of 19th century have been manifold. Ranging...

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Haban Faience Jug dated 1696

Written by PV on February 1, 2026. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Faience, Works of art.

The Rich Heritage of late 17th Century Haban Faience The term ‘Haban’ derives from the German ‘Habaner,’ referring to Anabaptist communities who fled religious persecution in Western Europe during the 16th century.They headed to Moravia, which had gained a reputation for religious tolerance. Haban faience represents one of Central Europe’s most distinctive ceramic traditions and was shaped by the Anabaptist (Haban) craftsmen of the 16th and 17th centuries. Their production of faience ceramics, have for decades attracted the attention of...

Dippoldiswalde Hunting Tankard ca. 1690

Written by PV on March 11, 2025. Posted in European Ceramics, Stoneware.

Noble Pursuits: Hunting Scenes on a Dippoldiswalde Stoneware Tankard German Stoneware Dippoldiswalde Tankard ca. 1690 with horseman and stag in polychrome enamel colours, H. 18 cm Meissen pewter mount with hallmark of Johann Christian Weigandt This Dippoldiswalde stoneware tankard, with its vibrant hunting scenes and fine pewter mounts by Johann Christian Weigandt, represents an important example of late 17th century craftsmanship The tankard features exceptionally detailed polychrome hunting scenes. The primary scene depicts a noble huntsman on horseback. The...

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Holy Family under Palm Tree

Written by PV on February 23, 2025. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Faience.

Hausmaler Jug Abraham Helmhack ca. 1680 Pear-Shaped Jug with the Holy Family under a Palm Tree Faience: Hanau (attributed) Decoration: Blue painting with a little Schwarzlot Abraham Helmhack (signed), Nuremberg, ca. 1680/90 H. 19.8 cm (with mounts: 23.4 cm) Pear-shaped body, cylindrical neck, grey-white glaze. Light blue muffle-fired decoration, some leaves in schwarzlot. Roundel with the Holy Family resting on the Flight to Egypt (Matthew 2, 13-15). Mary with the child in her arms is resting in the shade of a palm tree;...

17th century Salzburg Faience

Written by PV on February 22, 2025. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Faience, Museum, Works of art.

Plate with Horsemen Workshop Thomas Obermillner ca. 1675 The blue curved and shaded band is a characteristic of Thomas Obermillner’s workshop. The dark waves are outlined with a lighter-coloured band. This divides the surface into several pictorial fields, which are decorated with different motifs mostly hunting decoration but as well other topics.The wave band decorated faience of the Obermillner workshop is unique and very recognizable. No other known European ceramics have the blue band as a decoration characteristic. The plates of the Obermillner workshop are artistically...

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Baroque Westerwald Stoneware

Written by PV on February 27, 2024. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Stoneware.

Westerwälder Steinzeug Objekte aus der Zeit des Barock In the 17th century, the glaze and blue colouring of objects from the Westerwald became rich, fluid and highly lustrous. This is characteristic of stoneware from the Westerwald at that time. Im 17. Jahrhundert werden Glasur und Blaufärbung der Objekte aus dem Westerwald reichlich, flüssig und von hohem Glanz. Dies ist für das Steinzeug aus dem Westerwald für diese Epoche charakteristisch. Westerwald Pilgrims Bottle ca. 1680, Adam and Eve in Paradise, H. 28 cm Westerwald Stoneware...

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Invitation Sale March 2nd 2024

Written by PV on February 24, 2024. Posted in European Ceramics, Faience, Stoneware, Works of art.

Einladung zur Verkaufsausstellung 2024 Vorbesichtigung | Viewing Days Montag 26. Februar 2024 bis Freitag 1. März 2024 10 Uhr bis 17 Uhr Sale on Saturday March 2nd 2024 Faience Stoneware Works of Art Download Catalogue Peter_Vogt_Antiquitaeten_Katalog_Fayence_Steinzeug _2024_Kdownload Get in touch for condition reports and additional images Peter VogtAntiquitäten im RathausMarienplatz 8Eingang Landschaftstrasse80331 MünchenTelephone +49 89 29 41 32

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17th Century Dippoldiswalde Stoneware

Written by PV on January 12, 2024. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Stoneware, Works of art.

Dippoldiswalde (formerly Annaberg) pear-shaped Jug ca.1680 Dippoldiswalde ca.1680, H. 26 The enamelled and gilded decoration on this pear-shaped jug is enhanced by a very dark brown slip that was used to conceal the lighter reddish-brown of the stoneware beneath. The applied relief shows a courtly gentleman and lady. Quite rare as topic with the full figure. Common were the half bust depictions. (see reference objects below) Attribution: Annaberg | Dippoldiswalde Speculations on attributions of Dippoldiswalde stoneware since the middle...

17th century Freiberg Stoneware

Written by PV on December 7, 2023. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Stoneware.

Beispiele aus der Blütezeit des Freiberger Steinzeugs aus dem letzten Drittel des 17. Jahrhunderts Freiberg Stoneware Jug ca. 1670 with applications, chip carving and enamel colours partly guilded, H. 21 Freiberg Stoneware Spouted-Jug ca. 1670 with applications, chip carving and bi-coloured enamel colours, H. 21 In Freiberg wurde nur im 17. Jahrhundert Steinzeug hergestellt. In der Zeit nach 1660 gelang es mit dem Reduktionsbrand hellgraues Steinzeug herzustellen, das für Freiberg besonders charakteristisch ist. Es wurden häufiger birnförmige...

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Creussen Steinzeug im 17. Jahrhundert

Written by PV on October 15, 2023. Posted in Stoneware.

German Creussen stoneware objects of the 17th century Museale Highlights mit Emailfarben bemaltes Steinzeug aus CreußenMuseum quality reference objects of Creussen saltglazed stoneware The art of creating saltglazed stoneware drinking vessels with enamel decoration in bright colours was at it’s artistical hight in Creussen Frankonia (Bavaria) during the 17th century. Particularly characteristic of the stoneware objects of the golden age at Creussen is the colourful relief decoration depicting elector/electress, coat of arms, apostle, planet and hunting scenery. Elaborate and...

Bunzlauer Steinzeug | Silesia Stoneware

Written by PV on January 2, 2023. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Museum, Stoneware, Works of art.

Silesia Stoneware 17th century and 18th century Boleslawieckiej Ceramiki XVII-XVIII w. In the late 17th century, Bolesławiec (Silesia) potteries started to produce pitchers with smooth or slantwise grooved bellies. Initially, the pitchers had spherical bellies. From the mid-18th century, oval forms gradually replaced them. The older pitchers were decorated with wide, often vertically arranged ribs; the newer vessels feature finer and denser ribbing, applied slantwise on the belly. Apart from the earthen glaze, glaze with various shades of green was used. The vessels were equipped...

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Westerwälder Steinzeug

Written by PV on November 19, 2022. Posted in Stoneware.

Westerwälder Steinzeug ist eine keramische Warenart, die in der frühen Neuzeit im unteren Westerwald und im Kannenbäckerland produziert wurde. Unabhängig von der Provenienz wird der Ausdruck auch allgemein für blau-graues Steinzeug verwendet. Das Westerwälder Steinzeug wurde ab dem 17. Jahrhundert in großen Mengen in ganz Europa gehandelt und gilt neben ihrer kunstgeschichtlichen Bedeutung als wichtiger Marker bei der Datierung von neuzeitlichen archäologischen Fundstellen.Sie ist ab etwa 1650 eine der dominierenden Warenarten unter dem Deutschen Steinzeug und wird bis heute...

Blaues Steinzeug aus Muskau 17.JH

Written by PV on November 6, 2022. Posted in Expert Knowledge, Stoneware.

Muskauer Steinzeug Krüge mit Kobaltblauer Glasur – selten in Form eines Walzenkruges zu finden: Muskau stoneware jugs with cobalt blue glaze – rarely found in the shape of a tankard Muskauer Walzenkrug um 1663, mit einer Görlitzer Zinnmontierung Muskauer Birnkrug um 1700, Steinzeug blau glasiert mit Reliefauflagen Muskauer (Region Triebel) Krug um 1680, blau glasiertes Steinzeug, H. 28 cm Abgebildet in “Alte Bierkrüge – Sammlerträume Übersichtskatalog mit Bierkrügen aus fünf JahrhundertenJohannes Vogt (Autor), Peter Vogt (Autor) ...

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Annaberg | Dippoldiswalde Steinzeug

Written by PV on December 30, 2021. Posted in Expert Knowledge, Stoneware.

Annaberger Steinzeug ist eine Keramikgattung des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts.Das in älterer und auch noch in jüngerer Literatur und in Katalogen des internationalen Kunsthandels so bezeichnete Steinzeug hat es wahrscheinlich in Annaberg nie wirklich gegeben. Eine Steinzeug-Produktion bzw. eine Herstellung von hochgebrannter Irdenware ist hier nicht nachweisbar. Die erzgebirgische Bergstadt Dippoldiswalde konnte, wie auch für das Freiberger Steinzeug, in archivalischer, kunsthistorischer, archäologischer (Ausgrabungen Anfang der 1990er Jahre) und naturwissenschaftlicher Forschung...

Einladung zur Vorbesichtigung 2021

Written by PV on March 5, 2021. Posted in European Ceramics, Faience, Stoneware, Works of art, Pewter.

Entsprechend der Vorgaben zur Öffnung für den Handel – eine Vorbesichtigung der Objekte der Verkaufsausstellung 2021 nach vorheriger Anmeldung mit Termin möglich. Bitte reservieren Sie telefonisch unter 089 294132 Vorbesichtigung Montag 8. März bis Freitag 12. März von 10:00 – 17:00 Invitation to view the upcoming sale March 13 2021 Viewing hours:Monday 08/03 to Friday 12/03: 10:00 – 17:00Thank you for making an appointment ahead of your visit If you can’t make it, we...

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Fayence und Steinzeug Katalog 2021

Written by PV on January 19, 2021. Posted in European Ceramics, Faience, Stoneware, Works of art, Pewter.

Augsburg Silver Tankard mid-17th century; mark of D. Schwestermüller

Augsburger Silber Humpen um 1680

Written by PV on January 1, 2021. Posted in Expert Knowledge, Works of art.

17th century Augsburg silver parcel-gilt tankard made by Daniel Schwestermüller Subjects chased in high relief representing part of the story of Augsburg; mid-17th century; mark of Daniel Schwestermüller (master 1673, died 1695). The goldsmith has incorporated reliefs of the late 16th century around the body of the tankard. With chased motif of a standing warrior with shield as finial Augsburger Silberhumpen um 1670, von dem Meister D. Schwestermüller Dieser teilvergoldete Deckelkrug aus dem 17. Jh vom Augsburger Silberschmied Daniel Schwestermüller (Meister 1673,...

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Creussen Stoneware Hunting Jug dated 1689

Written by PV on February 3, 2020. Posted in European Ceramics, Expert Knowledge, Stoneware.

For stoneware lovers, the small Upper Franconian town of Creussen near Bayreuth has a well respected name. It is known for its splendidly designed saltglazed stoneware jugs and tankards, which were highly esteemed by princes and clergy. The dark brown ceramic objects are decorated with fine reliefs, accentuated by brightly coloured enamel colours. Creußener Hasenjagdhumpen 1689 datiert, mit bunten Emailfarben bemalt, H. 18 cm Spruch: „Drinck mich aus und schenck mich ein das du erfrischt das Herze dein“ Fotos Peter Vogt München Reference Objects Literature Reference Object...

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Fayence und Steinzeug Katalog 2020

Written by PV on January 18, 2020. Posted in European Ceramics, Faience, Stoneware, Works of art.

Muskauer Steinzeug Museum Fürst Pückler Park

Written by PV on December 2, 2019. Posted in Museum, Stoneware.

Steinzeug Objekte vom 16. Jahrhundert bis zur Gegenwart Die Ausstellung wurde wegen des großen Interesses bis zum Frühjahr 2020 verlängert Stiftung Fürst Pückler Park Bad MuskauAusstellung 17.08.2019 — 15.03.2020 täglich 10–18 Uhr November/Dezember 2019 Sonderöffnungszeiten beachten 560 Leihgaben aus 16 deutschen, tschechischen und polnischen Museen und Institutionen, von 15 privaten Sammlern sowie aus dem Bestand des einstigen Museums der Stadt Bad Muskau und des Freundeskreises Historica Bad Muskau e. V. zeigen nicht nur die Vielfalt an Form und Dekor, sondern auch die...

Hetjens Keramik Museum

Written by PV on November 18, 2019. Posted in European Ceramics, Museum, Works of art.

Das HETJENS – Deutsches Keramikmuseum ist ein am 9. Mai 1909 gegründetes Düsseldorfer Museum für Keramikgeschichte. Aufgrund der bis zu 8000 Jahre alten und aus allen Teilen der Welt stammenden Stücke seiner Sammlung gilt es als das universellste Institut seiner Art und ist regelmäßig mit Leihgaben im In- und Ausland vertreten. Blick in die Abteilung für europäische Fayencen Die Sammlungsbereiche sind der Vordere Orient, Ostasien, Afrika, das präkolumbische Amerika, die Antike und das Mittelalter. Entsprechend sind alle keramischen Materialien, die Irdenware, das Steinzeug, die...

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Katalog Fayence und Steinzeug 2019

Written by PV on January 18, 2019. Posted in European Ceramics, Faience, Stoneware, Works of art.

Preview of the 2019 Annual Catalogue with selected 16th, 17th, 18th century European Ceramic objects and Works of Art: Faience, Stoneware, Bohemian Glass and Enamel Snuff Boxes. Vorschau auf den Jahreskatalog 2019 mit ausgewählten Keramik Objekten aus Fayence, Steinzeug und Glas. Click on the button below for the PDF of our catalogue online Peter Vogt Fayence Steinzeug Katalog 2019Herunterladen EINLADUNG ZUR VERKAUFSAUSSTELLUNG – AUCTIONSamstag, den 23. Februar 2019 VORBESICHTIGUNG – PREVIEW: Montag 18. Februar bis Freitag 22. Februar 2019Öffnungszeiten:...

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Apothekengefäß um 1700

Written by PV on August 1, 2016. Posted in European Ceramics, Stoneware.

Westerwälder Apothekergefäß um 1700 Über 300 Jahre alt ist dieses Gefäß und immer noch modern! This Westerwald antique ceramic saltglazed stoneware apothecary jar is over 300 years old and still very modern. Be inspired by the photos for your interior decoration project! Spannende Hintergrundinformation zu Apothekengefäßen aus Westerwald in diesem BLOG – Westerwaldkeramik Detail: Apotheken Gefäß Westerwald um 1700 ...

Arnstädter Wassergefäß um 1650

Written by PV on February 22, 2016. Posted in Faience, Works of art.

Arnstädter Wassergefäß um 1650, das mit blauen Scharffeuerfarben bemalt ist, H. 22 cm Provenienz:Fürstliche Sammlung Thurn und Taxis, RegensburgSammlung J.J. Ludwig, Regensburg Publiziert in:Die Fürstliche Sammlung Thurn und Taxis.Vollständiger Auktionskatalog in 7 Bdn. Regensburg, 12.-19.Oktober 1993.Band III: Keramik & GlasLot 3019Broschiert – 1993von Sotheby’s London (Autor) Sammlung J.J. Ludwig, RegensburgNagel AuktionskatalogVol I/IILot 10727. – 28. Februar 2008 Merken Merken

Hausmalerkrug | Abraham Helmhack

Written by PV on July 3, 2015. Posted in Expert Knowledge, Faience.

Nürnberger Fayence Hausmalerkrug von Abraham Helmhack um 1690 Nürnberger Hausmalerkrug von Abraham Helmhack um 1690 – H. 24 cm Weiß glasierter Birnkrug aus der Frankfurter oder Hanauer Manufaktur, mit leuchtend bunten Muffelfarben bemalt.Auf der Schauseite rundes Medaillon, gerahmt von Rosenzweigen mit drei großen roten Blüten.Im Bildfeld die stimmungsvolle Darstellung eines wandernden Bauern mit seiner Frau und vorausspringendem Hund in einer weiten hügeligen Landschaft an einem Flußlauf gerahmt von großen Bäumen und Felsen im Hintergrund. Die Silbermonierung ist...