Vintage Oversized Boch Delft Blue and White Wall Plate - Dutch Winter Landscape

This impressive Delft Blue wall plate was crafted by the renowned Belgian manufacturer Boch Frères (La Louvière) in the mid-20th century. The piece features a serene, highly detailed winter landscape based on the original artwork by Joseph Sonneville (1892–1971), a celebrated artist known for his nostalgic and atmospheric depictions of traditional Dutch scenery.
The artist’s signature is faithfully reproduced within the design. While the plate shows minor manufacturing charms typical of vintage ceramics—such as a small, original underglaze paint speck on the edge—it remains in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations. The reverse is equipped with integrated holes, making it ready for immediate wall display. This is a sophisticated collectible that beautifully blends Belgian craftsmanship with the timeless aesthetic of the Dutch landscape tradition.

Product details:

• Dimensions: Diameter 15 1/2" × Height 2"
• Technique: Delftware ceramic, underglaze white-blue decoration
• Origin: Belgium (Boch Frères)
• Date: Mid-20th century
• Signature: Stamped “Boch Belgium Delfts” on the base
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or repairs

Delft ceramics, also known as Delftware or Delft porcelain, 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.

Boch Frères Keramis, founded in 1841 in La Louvière, Belgium, is one of the most renowned European producers of ceramics and earthenware. The company quickly gained international recognition for its high-quality decorative and functional pieces, including elegant tableware, tiles, and artistic vessels. It became especially famous for its Art Deco collections as well as designs inspired by traditional Delft Blue pottery, blending Belgian craftsmanship with Dutch design heritage. Today, Boch ceramics are highly sought after by collectors worldwide for their rich decoration, masterful execution, and significant role in the history of European design.

Joseph Sonneville (1892–1971) was a Belgian-born artist and illustrator known for his detailed landscape and village scenes, often capturing nostalgic and rural life. He worked closely with ceramics manufacturers, and his designs are celebrated for their charming and timeless aesthetic.