Large Delft Blue Wall Plate - Landscape with Boats

Vintage white and blue ceramic pottery wall plate in Delft blue style, produced in the 1970s by Boch for the esteemed Dutch ceramics brand Royal Sphinx. This elegant piece showcases a serene Dutch waterside landscape, with boats gently drifting across a calm river—expertly rendered in rich cobalt blue tones that highlight the artistry of traditional faience painting. The composition captures the peaceful rhythm of everyday life in the Netherlands, making it a charming and nostalgic accent for any interior. The plate is signed on the reverse and comes with pre-formed holes for easy wall mounting. In excellent vintage condition, it remains free from chips or cracks—a fine collectible for lovers of Delftware and classic European ceramics.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: Diameter 12", Depth 1"
• Technique: Delftware ceramic, underglaze blue decoration
• Origin: Maastricht, Netherlands
• Date: 1970s
• Signature: Signed on the back
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; no cracks or chips
  

Delft ceramics, also known as Delftware, is a type of hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware that has been produced since the 17th century in the Dutch city of Delft. Inspired by Chinese porcelain, it is characterized by a white tin glaze with decorations, most often in shades of blue (known as Delft Blue), depicting Dutch scenes, floral motifs, and biblical imagery. It was made in the form of plates, vases, tiles, and jugs. The most famous still-operating manufacturer is Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles). Delftware differs from true porcelain in its material (earthenware), hand-painted decoration, and often the presence of factory marks or date codes on the underside.

Royal Sphinx, based in Maastricht, was recognized for its beautiful Delftware and decorative ceramics that blended traditional Dutch artistry with industrial craftsmanship. The signature on the bottom was used from 1969 to 1979.