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Fine porcelain plate from France dating to 1800–1850, with a diameter of 22.2 cm and height of 2.5 cm, in excellent condition with a single stable hairline crack on the rim, featuring hand-painted European Chinoiserie decoration.
Description from the seller
Are you looking for a unique and historic piece for your collection? This magnificent finely painted porcelain plate (early 19th century) is a beautiful example of high-quality European Chinoiserie.
Although the decoration depicts a refined Oriental scene, this plate is with absolute certainty of European origin (presumably French; exact origin is yet to be determined).
Features & Details:
Diameter of 22,2 cm.
Height: 2,5 cm.
Painting quality: Absolutely first class. The details of the figures, the clothing, and the rich rim decoration have been applied by hand with the utmost precision and craftsmanship.
Backside: Features intriguing engraved markings under the glaze on the back, contributing to the mysterious and authentic character of this antique piece.
Condition: The plate is in very good, display-worthy condition. 1 stable hairline crack on the rim (See last photo)
Why this plate? This is no run-of-the-mill plate, but a quality piece for the serious connoisseur of antique European porcelain and Chinoiserie. The painting truly leaps off the plate and is a jewel in any interior or collection.
Your item will be carefully packaged and shipped with full track and trace for your peace of mind; local pickup is also warmly welcomed in Ekeren (Antwerp), Belgium.
Seller's Story
Are you looking for a unique and historic piece for your collection? This magnificent finely painted porcelain plate (early 19th century) is a beautiful example of high-quality European Chinoiserie.
Although the decoration depicts a refined Oriental scene, this plate is with absolute certainty of European origin (presumably French; exact origin is yet to be determined).
Features & Details:
Diameter of 22,2 cm.
Height: 2,5 cm.
Painting quality: Absolutely first class. The details of the figures, the clothing, and the rich rim decoration have been applied by hand with the utmost precision and craftsmanship.
Backside: Features intriguing engraved markings under the glaze on the back, contributing to the mysterious and authentic character of this antique piece.
Condition: The plate is in very good, display-worthy condition. 1 stable hairline crack on the rim (See last photo)
Why this plate? This is no run-of-the-mill plate, but a quality piece for the serious connoisseur of antique European porcelain and Chinoiserie. The painting truly leaps off the plate and is a jewel in any interior or collection.
Your item will be carefully packaged and shipped with full track and trace for your peace of mind; local pickup is also warmly welcomed in Ekeren (Antwerp), Belgium.
