Export Famille Rose Porcelain Charger

Description:

Export Famille Rose Porcelain Charger, China, 17th/18th century, depicting a woman standing under a white plum tree, holding a lingzhi mushroom in her right hand, a boy holding a staff over his right shoulder, and a deer with a peach in its mouth, floral sprays around the rim, dia. 15 3/8 in.

Note: Inscribed Johanneum mark on underside partially hidden under sticker residue indicating that the dish is formerly from the Dresden collection formed by August the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. For a similar example, see Christie's Amsterdam, March 26 and 27, 2013, Lot 299.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

minor gilt loss around rim, otherwise in good condition.


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