English & European Ceramics & Glass - 13th September 2011

Lot 151

An unusual pearlware square plaque c.1810-20

Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £220

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Description

An unusual pearlware square plaque c.1810-20, painted with a central roundel of two figures fishing before a thatched house, within vignettes of exotic birds and colourful butterflies in the English porcelain tradition, on a pale green ground, 28.5cm. It is possible that this plaque was used as a test piece for porcelain decoration.