Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica 9" Plate, Geum Rivale L, Gilt Border

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Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Plate, Geum rivale L, with Pierced Gilt Border. Each plate in this collection showcases a … Read more Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Plate, Geum rivale L, with Pierced Gilt Border. Each plate in this collection showcases a plant species taken from the Danish botanical encyclopedia “Flora Danica”, making every example unique. This collection was commissioned by the Danish royal family in the 18th century and continues today in limited quantities, making it one of the most prestigious porcelain patterns in the world. Each piece requires extensive hand painting and the pierced and gilded borders are among the most labour-intensive decorative techniques used by Royal Copenhagen.
This nine inch, Geum rivale L. (Water Avens), plate is one of the celebrated botanical specimens featured in the renowned Flora Danica service. The center of this particular plate is decorated with the delicately nodding flower, with its dusky rose-pink sepals and distinctive feathery heads. This floral specimen is executed with scientific accuracy and artistic refinement. Surrounding the central motif is the iconic reticulated and pierced gilt border. The edge features intricate openwork panels and beaded ornamentation. On the reverse side is the scripted pattern name in Latin “Geum rivale L", The Royal Copenhagen Denmark maker’s mark, and plate is numbered 20/3533.
In modern interiors, these plates can be displayed individually on a stand, grouped as part of a botanical-themed wall arrangement, or used as luxury accents on dining tables, sideboards, or shelving. They are easily incorporated into traditional, neoclassical, English country, or Scandinavian interior styles.
Whether displayed alone or part of a group, this plate represents the pinnacle of European porcelain artistry, combining scientific precision, royal heritage, and timeless decorative appeal. See less