J. P. Deervia Imari-style Polychrome Ceramic Garniture Set

Name: J. P. Deervia Imari-style Polychrome Ceramic Garniture Set
Brand: alie079
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Three cream-colored Imari-style ceramic vases with colorful bird and floral patterns, featuring a 'J.P. Deervia' maker's mark on the base. - view 1

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Estimated value

$60 - $120

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

J. P. DEERVIA IMARI-STYLE POLYCHROME CERAMIC GARNITURE SET: IDENTIFICATION

A three-piece decorative ceramic garniture comprising a central baluster vase and two flanking smaller vases. The set features a 'Ho-ho' bird (phoenix) motif within a scalloped cartouche, surrounded by stylized floral patterns. The design utilizes an Imari-inspired palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron red, and yellow detailing on a creamy off-white ground. The base carries a specific scroll-and-flower mark signed 'J.P. Deervia'.

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SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%

CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 173 ceramics items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Moderate production runs
Common at estate sales
Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

Clearly marked with a known 20th-century decorative brand mark.
Consistent construction and decoration techniques for the estimated period.
Commonly documented European export/import item from the 1970s.

How does authenticity detection work?

CERAMICIST'S ASSESSMENT

Ceramics Historian & Kiln Specialist

Ceramics Expert

Identification is highly stable due to the clear maker's mark and the characteristic 20th-century interpretation of the Imari style which is well-documented in European auction records.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Hand-finished 'J.P. Deervia' mark on the base identifies the specific late-20th-century maker.
2Baluster form and garniture arrangement (1 larger, 2 smaller) follow traditional European display conventions.
3Imari palette (blue, red, gold/yellow) used in a non-traditional, simplified decorative style.
4Clean, un-oxidized footrim indicates modern firing and environment.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Examine the interior for slip-casting lines which confirm modern mass-production.
→Check for any translucent properties; true porcelain should show light through it, while earthenware will be opaque.

CONDITION & GRADE

Excellent

Grading breakdown

High gloss retention and the absence of visible repairs or cracks suggest the set has been well-maintained as a purely decorative display.

Condition

The glaze appears intact with no immediate evidence of crazing or impact chips on the rims. The footrim shows minor shelf wear consistent with display use.

CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$60 - $120

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Primarily sought after by fans of traditional interior decor or collectors of late 20th-century Dutch and Belgian 'boutique' ceramics.

What increases value

•Completeness as a 3-piece set significantly increases value over individual pieces.
•Excellent condition of the overglaze enamels.

What lowers value

•Low demand for un-authentic 20th-century reproductions in the high-end antique market.
•Chips to the rims or cracks in the body would reduce value by 50% or more.