Lot 119
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A MEISSEN MAUVE-GROUND PÂTE-SUR-PÂTE PLAQUE

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A MEISSEN MAUVE-GROUND PÂTE-SUR-PÂTE PLAQUE
CIRCA 1890, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK

The oval pâte-sur-pâte cartouche of a triumphant putto leaning against a vase in a bower of clouds, holding out a chain suspending an order and standing on a fire-breathing dragon, a second putto rising from the clouds at the right, within chased gilt surround radiating rocaille scrolls to form a square pergola, the whole reserved against a ground of flowers and flowering vines--10¼in. (26cm.) square

Lot Essay

It is likely that the present plaque was originally intended to be inset into a piece of furniture. Cf. Robert E. Röntgen, The Book of Meissen, Exton, PA, 1984, pl. 72 for a rococo revival jewel casket inset with a similar plaque; also Dr. K. Berling, ed., Meissen China an Illustrated History, Toronto, 1972, fig. 231