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Princely Porcelain
In the wake of the successful experiments across Europe to recreate the precious porcelain imported from East Asia, in 1775 the Royal Danish Porcelain Manufactory (later the Royal Copenhagen factory) was founded by the chemist and mineralogist Frantz Heinrich Müller. Supported by Queen Dowager Juliane Marie and her heir presumptive Frederik, Hereditary Prince of Denmark, the factory remained under the direct ownership of the Royal family until 1868, when it passed into private hands.
The celebrated ‘Flora Danica’ pattern was amongst those conceived in the early years of the factory, later revitalised in the 19th century. Characterised by finely-painted studies of the indigenous flora and fauna of Denmark, with the Latin titles beautifully inscribed to the obverse, ‘Flora Danica’ is still held in the highest regard and considered amongst the most luxurious of dinnerware available. The factory also produced services with animal or ornithological subjects, probably as commissions from wealthy or noble clients wanting a unique service to impress and flatter their dinner guests. The lots offered here are fine examples of the craftsmanship seen at the factory, and each is offered fresh to the market, having previously been held in both noble and royal collections.
Property of A European Royal (lots 276-280)
TWENTY-FOUR ROYAL COPENHAGEN 'FLORA DANICA' RETICULATED DINNER PLATES
LATE 19TH / 20TH CENTURY, UNDERGLAZE BLUE WAVE AND PRINTED GREEN MARKS, PAINTED GREEN AND IMPRESSED NUMERALS
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TWENTY-FOUR ROYAL COPENHAGEN 'FLORA DANICA' RETICULATED DINNER PLATES
LATE 19TH / 20TH CENTURY, UNDERGLAZE BLUE WAVE AND PRINTED GREEN MARKS, PAINTED GREEN AND IMPRESSED NUMERALS
Each painted with a specimen spray and with script Latin titles to the obverse, the pierced gilt border below serrated rim
10 in. (25.5 cm.) wide
LATE 19TH / 20TH CENTURY, UNDERGLAZE BLUE WAVE AND PRINTED GREEN MARKS, PAINTED GREEN AND IMPRESSED NUMERALS
Each painted with a specimen spray and with script Latin titles to the obverse, the pierced gilt border below serrated rim
10 in. (25.5 cm.) wide
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