Lot Essay
A very similar plate from the Martin-Hurst Collection, is illustrated by G. C. Williamson, The Book of Famille Rose, London, 1927, pl.XXX (top left).
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CIRCA 1730-40
Details
A FAMILLE ROSE SEMI-EGGSHELL SOUP-PLATE
Circa 1730-40
Enamelled at the centre with four figures wading through water holding fishing nets and baskets below a continuous scene at the everted rim depicting fishermen and a lady and child with a basket of fish, the reverse with three sprays of prunus, rose and poppy, underside chips
8¼ in. (21 cm.) diam.
Circa 1730-40
Enamelled at the centre with four figures wading through water holding fishing nets and baskets below a continuous scene at the everted rim depicting fishermen and a lady and child with a basket of fish, the reverse with three sprays of prunus, rose and poppy, underside chips
8¼ in. (21 cm.) diam.
Provenance
J. P. Morgan (inventory no.1112).
Mr. Garland (inventory no.888).
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 23 April 1990, lot 111 (to Dreesman).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. J-151).
Mr. Garland (inventory no.888).
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 23 April 1990, lot 111 (to Dreesman).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. J-151).
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