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Pair of Chinoiserie figurines

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Voorwerp
Merk

Pair of colourfully dressed Chinese characters, one carrying a basket and the other carrying a pole and bundle over his shoulder. The base is marked AK in red.

Vraag

Are these Delft? -

Afmetingen
16 cm height
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 3

These are very likely late 19th French copies with a fake AK mark. Regards, Edwin.

Made in Desvres, North of France,  by the Martel factory around 1900

Kind regards,

 

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more
  • Forged mark In the 19th century, a financial incentive arose to sell more new earthenware as antique Delftware, sometimes even bearing forged Delft factory marks. Read more