57

A "Capitan's Return" plate


Estimate

6.000 - 10.000


Session 1

6 June 2023



Description

Chinese export porcelain
Polychrome "Famille Rose" enamelled decoration with central pair of European figures and dog, within a riverscape with three mast tall ship in the background
Scalloped tab of gilt floral and garlands decoration

Diam.: 23 cm


Category

Porcelain


Additional Information


This plate is featured in the book "La Porcelaine Des Compagnies Des Indes A Décor Occidental" by François Hervouët, Nicole Hervouët and Yves Bruneau, being described as possibly unique.

Literature:
François and Nicole Hervouët; Yves Bruneau, "La Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indes a Décor Occidental", p. 59.

Provenance:
Earle D. Vandekar
Ângelo Caldas collection. Sotheby's, May 8th, 1990, with sale label to underside (lot 83).



Closed Auction