拍品專文
From the 17th century onwards, Table Bay became an important stop for ships travelling between Europe and China as it was half way. Several versions have been made of this view of which this one is believed to be the first. As a matter of fact, this version is the only one on which the wind clearly blows from the east and the ships have this particular position.
For a similar plate, see F. et N. Hervouët and Y. Bruneau, La Porcelaine Des Compagnies des Indes à Décor Occidental, Paris 1986, p.38, pl.2.5 ; see also two plates sold in our Amsterdam Rooms, 10 May 2000, lot 227 and 16 April 2002, lot 1305 (this later from the collection of Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann)
For five other versions of this subjectmatter, see F. et N. Hervouët and Y. Bruneau, Op. Cit., p.39, pl.2.6-2.10
For a similar plate, see F. et N. Hervouët and Y. Bruneau, La Porcelaine Des Compagnies des Indes à Décor Occidental, Paris 1986, p.38, pl.2.5 ; see also two plates sold in our Amsterdam Rooms, 10 May 2000, lot 227 and 16 April 2002, lot 1305 (this later from the collection of Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann)
For five other versions of this subjectmatter, see F. et N. Hervouët and Y. Bruneau, Op. Cit., p.39, pl.2.6-2.10