Auction 35 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver and Jewellery

270

A Qianlong plate, ca. 1780


Estimate

1.500 - 2.000


Session 2

7 October 2014



Description

Chinese export porcelain
Polychrome and gilt decoration depicting gallant scene
The central scene is sometimes identified as Benjamim Franklin being received by Marie Antoinette at the Versailles court, 20th March 1778
Tab decorated with garlands, floral and shell motifs and cartouches with busts
Qianlong Period, ca. 1780
(hairline)

Diam: 23cm


Category

Porcelain


Additional Information

Bibliography: Hervouët, François et Nicole; Bruneau,Yves, La Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indes a Decór Occidental, p. 140



Closed Auction