Description:
Twelve Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Large Plates, Denmark, second half 20th century, white ground with polychrome botanical specimens, crenellated gilt rims, factory marks to underside with Latin inscription, dia. 11 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
All with Latin inscriptions to underside as follows on each: "Anemone Hepatica L.," "Rubus castoreus Laest.," "Astragalus glycyphyllus L.," "Veronica officinalis L. var. glabrata.," "Berberis vulgaris L.," "Stenactis annua Cass.," "Rosa carelica Fr.," "Polygonum minus Huds.," "Impatiens Noli tangere L.," "Pyrus communis L.," "Melandrium triflorum J. Vahl," "Rubus glandulosus Bell."
Some with surface wear and scuffs/abrasions to surfaces and wear to gilding.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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