Lot Essay
This rare design is known as 'Anthony and Cleopatra', although very little documentation about this rare service can be found.
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CIRCA 1740
Details
A RARE FAMILLE ROSE MINIATURE 'ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA' TEABOWL AND SAUCER
CIRCA 1740
Finely enamelled with an all-over design, 'Cleopatra' reclining on a four-poster bed embracing 'Anthony' who is sitting at the side of the bed, the canopied bed with green drapes raised to reveal the couple, section of teabowl restuck
the saucer 2¾ in. (7 cm.) diam.
CIRCA 1740
Finely enamelled with an all-over design, 'Cleopatra' reclining on a four-poster bed embracing 'Anthony' who is sitting at the side of the bed, the canopied bed with green drapes raised to reveal the couple, section of teabowl restuck
the saucer 2¾ in. (7 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Purchased from The Chinese Porcelain Company.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium