A FAMILLE ROSE "POMPADOUR" PLATE

CIRCA 1745

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A FAMILLE ROSE "POMPADOUR" PLATE
CIRCA 1745
A central spray of lilies, the rim decorated with further flowers including large lotus buds and seed pods flanking cartouches enclosing either an eagle crest and stylized crown or a fish
9 7/8 in. (25 cm.) diameter

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Although very likely made for the French market, this lavish service was probably not ordered by Madame de Pompadour, as traditionally believed. It is quite doubtful that Madame de Pompadour would have allowed the connection with her somewhat bourgeois former name, Poisson. For a further discussion, see Howard and Ayers, op. cit., vol. II, p.443.