Auction 35 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver and Jewellery

177

A pair of Qianlong scalloped plates of the D.José Statue Service, ca. 1770/5


Estimate

8.500 - 15.000


Session 1

6 October 2014



Description

Chinese export porcelain
Polychrome and gilt decoration
Tab decorated with garlands, gilt and green friezes. At the centre depicting King D.José''''''''''''''''s equestrian statue in Terreiro do Paço, Lisbon - This service was used at the celebrations of the inauguration of the statue in 1775
Qianlong Period, ca. 1770/75
(some wear to the enamels and minor restorations to the tab)

Diam.: 24 cm


Category

Silver


Additional Information

Bibliography: Castro, Nuno de, "A Porcelana Chinesa ao Tempo do Império", p. 275.



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