Pair of Vases with Lion – De Porceleyne Fles Delft – Joost Thooft – Year 1889

Antique Delft vases by Joost Thooft for De Porceleyne Fles, dated 1889 — an exceptional pair of hand-painted blue-on-white vases created under the direction of Joost Thooft at the celebrated De Porceleyne Fles Delft manufactory.

Each vase features a bulbous form on an octagonal base, with lids topped by majestic lion finials — a hallmark of Delft’s artistic tradition. The intricate floral decoration and precise brushwork highlight the craftsmanship of the late 19th century, when Joost Thooft revitalized the De Porceleyne Fles factory by combining Dutch techniques with Asian influences.

This pair of antique Delft vases by Joost Thooft for De Porceleyne Fles exemplifies the elegance and refinement that marked the renaissance of Delft ceramics during that period.

Condition: Excellent. Minor age wear and light craquelure typical of authentic Delft earthenware. No chips, cracks, or restorations.

Marks:
• “D.P.Fl.” confirming Delft origin
• Painter’s initials “TS” and “K” (1889)
• Model number “133”
• “JT & L” for Joost Thooft & Labouchère

Dimensions:
Height: 25 cm (9.84 in)
Width: 11 cm (4.33 in)
Depth: 9 cm (3.54 in)