Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Polychrome Plaque

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Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Polychrome Plaque,
Circa 1730-40

The shaped plaque has a raised molded border decorated with a series of … Read more Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Polychrome Plaque,
Circa 1730-40

The shaped plaque has a raised molded border decorated with a series of alternating painted panels of flowers and Chinese auspicious objects. The central scene is painted with a slightly off-center table with a vase filled with flowers and a large parrot perched on the branches. Several flying bugs can be seen around the flowers. To the left is a gardener with two watering pots at his feet. The whole in a puce, yellow and green palette. The top is surmounted with a blue shell pierced with a suspension hole. The exterior rim of the plaque in blue.

Dimensions: 8 7/8 inches high x 9 3/4 inches x 1/2 inch depth. (22.54cm x 24.77cm x 1.27cm)

Provenance: B.F. Edwards Collection # 3140 on a paper label. To the bottom left is another collection reference: VL.CHI.C. 42

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