Description
Bristol Delft plate with shepherds, a charming mid-18th-century English example painted in cobalt blue with two shepherds tending their flock within a gently rolling landscape.
The scene is framed by softly sponged trees and distant buildings, executed in a manner closely associated with the Bowen style of Bristol delftware decoration.
The composition captures a pastoral calm typical of Bristol output around 1750, with confident brushwork and atmospheric sponging giving depth to the landscape.
The reverse bears a Warren Collection label, adding desirable provenance to this attractive and collectable piece of English tin-glazed earthenware.
Dimensions
Diameter — 22 cm
Condition
Very good condition with strong glaze and colour. Two tiny rim chips only, entirely typical of 18th-century delftware. No cracks or restoration.
Period & Origin
England, Bristol — circa 1750
Tin-glazed earthenware (“Delftware”)
Provenance
Warren Collection label to reverse.
Related Pieces
See our English Delft collection for comparable Bristol examples.
This plate sits alongside other mid-18th-century pieces featured on our 18th Century ceramics page.
Enquiries
Please contact us quoting “Bristol Delft plate with shepherds c.1750.”
