Six Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Famille Rose Circa 1770
$1,100.00
This exquisite set of six hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plates, crafted circa 1770, showcases the elegant Famille Rose palette.
Created for the European market each plate is decorated with richly detailed floral compositions in vibrant shades of pink, purple, red, green, and gilt.
The group features several related designs that work together to enhance its visual appeal:
– Two plates form a harmonious pair, each beautifully decorated with four pairs of cranes along the border—an auspicious symbol in Chinese art representing harmony, fidelity, and longevity.
– A second two plates form another elegant pair, each boasting floral centers and stylish borders embellished with scattered flowers and sprays.
– The top center plate showcases a bold central bouquet rising from cobalt-blue rockwork, reminiscent of the final plate but distinct in its absence of a garden fence.
– The bottom center plate features a vibrant bouquet emerging from cobalt-blue rockwork, accompanied by a graceful garden fence and framed by a refined border of delicate floral sprigs.
Together, these six plates create a visually captivating and harmonious ensemble, distinguished by variations in composition and border treatment.
Dimensions: Each plate is approximately 8.9″ in diameter.
Condition: Five Excellent, one with a 1.5″ professionally sealed hairline that is hard to see without a close-up (see images 7 and 8).
Key Features:
• Exquisite set of six hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plates
• Elegant Famille Rose palette with vibrant floral and botanical motifs
• Includes a pair adorned with four pairs of cranes on the border, symbolizing longevity and harmony
• Comprises a second floral pair with scattered sprig borders
• One plate displays a striking central bouquet with rockwork (no fence)
• Another plate presents a central bouquet, cobalt-blue rockwork, and a garden fence
• Crafted for the European market during the Qing dynasty, circa 1770
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Background of Famille Rose Porcelains
The color palette is thought to have been introduced in China during the reign of Kangxi (1654–1722). One of the chief glories of the Yongzheng reign (1723-35) was the perfection of famille rose enamels, named for the pink and purple enamels that often predominate these striking compositions.
Significant advances in enamel production allowed for the subtle blending of white, pink, purple, and green enamels to produce color gradations.
For the first time, enamels could be mixed with opaque white and used in shading, similar to oil painting.
