A pair of vases modeled after Delft ware; 20th century.

Pair of vases modeled after Delft ware; 20th century.
Glazed earthenware.
They feature an incised mark on the base.
Measurements: 54 x 25 x 25 cm (x2); 7 cm (bases, x2).
A pair of monumental-sized vases, decorated in cobalt blue on a white background, whose rich ornamentation and careful articulation of volumes give them a striking decorative presence. Of particular note are their lids, topped with zoomorphic figures modeled in the round. The surfaces, structured into registers and compartments delineated by raised moldings, feature elaborate hand-painted decoration with floral, plant, and landscape motifs of Eastern inspiration. The main panels depict scenes featuring architecture, boats, and landscape elements, while the side panels feature floral compositions in vivid colors.
Aesthetically, the works follow the models of the Delftware tradition, which developed in the Netherlands beginning in the 17th century and is known for its characteristic white tin-glazes decorated in cobalt blue. This production was distinguished by its adaptation of both local ornamental repertoires and Chinese- and Japanese-inspired motifs—particularly prized by European collectors—to European ceramics. The reinterpretation of these models during the 20th century maintained the preference for floral compositions, Oriental landscapes, and richly ornamented surfaces, ensuring the continuity of one of the most recognizable traditions in Western decorative ceramics.