Auction 113 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

439

A set of three dinner plates


Estimate

1.200 - 1.800


Session 2

16 March 2022



Description

Export porcelain
Polychrome decoration in shades of turquoise, pink, gold and "Famille Rose" enamels with central fly, flower and butterfly wings
Grimaldi armorial shield to lip
China, Yongzheng reign (1722-1735)
(chips and losses to enamels)

Diam.: 22,5 cm


Category

Porcelain


Additional Information

Tradition holds that this service was commissioned by King Louis XV of France as a gift to the Duke of Grimaldi in recognition of his diplomatic services.



Closed Auction