Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 15th September 2015

Lot 194

A Meissen Böttger porcelain saucer c.1722

Estimate £750 - £1,000 | Hammer £750

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Description

A Meissen Böttger porcelain saucer c.1722, hausmaler decorated with a single standing chinoiserie figure holding a shaped fan bearing pseudo Chinese characters, between finely painted plants issuing from colourful rockwork, the rim with a simple formal gilt design, some enamel wear, 12.3cm.

Cf. The Hans Syz Collection catalogue, p.550, no.369 for a teabowl and saucer with related decoration.