Delft Holland Morning Ablutions Old Masters Limited Collector’s Plate

Morning Ablutions is one of the most quietly observed subjects in the Dutch Golden Age domestic tradition, depicting the private rituals of daily life with the same careful attention that the great Dutch masters brought to their most celebrated works, and this Delft Holland octagonal collector's plate renders it with appropriate intimacy.

Made by Delft Holland as part of the Special Limited Collector's Edition Old Masters Series, this octagonal plate features Morning Ablutions in burgundy transfer decoration framed by a decorative floral border. The octagonal form, less commonly encountered than the standard round collector's plate, gives this piece a distinctive silhouette that sets it apart within the Old Masters Series grouping. The Old Masters Series draws on the celebrated Dutch and Flemish painting tradition, and the burgundy transfer decoration, applied with precision to the octagonal ground, gives the domestic subject a warm and considered presentation. The Delft Holland mark and series details are present to the reverse.

• Maker: Delft Holland
• Series: Old Masters, Special Limited Collector's Edition
• Subject: Morning Ablutions
• Dimensions: 1 cm (H) x 29.5 cm (W)
• Condition: Very good, visible condition as shown in images
• Features: Octagonal form, burgundy transfer decoration, decorative floral border
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: CBD-0111

The octagonal form makes this the most distinctive plate in the Old Masters grouping. Pairs naturally with The Lace Maker (CBD-0112) and The Flute Player (CBD-0110) to complete the three-plate Old Masters Series in our Delfts collection.