Lot Essay
Cf. the plate in the J. M. Jorge Collection, illustrated in colour by F. & N. Hervouët and Y. Bruneau, op.cit., p.70, no. 3.16
EARLY QIANLONG
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A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE 'EUROPEAN SUBJECT' PLATES
early qianlong
Each enamelled at the centre with a gallant recumbent holding a long musket beside an admiring lady companion, toasting each other with glasses, a pair of dogs attentive at their feet, beneath bands of spear-heads and baroque shell scroll
9in. (23cm.) diam. (2)
early qianlong
Each enamelled at the centre with a gallant recumbent holding a long musket beside an admiring lady companion, toasting each other with glasses, a pair of dogs attentive at their feet, beneath bands of spear-heads and baroque shell scroll
9in. (23cm.) diam. (2)