11-07-200411-07-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2255Boston
November 7, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Chinese Export Polychrome Decorated Oval Armorial Platters

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$1,645$1,400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2255Location: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Pair of Chinese Export Polychrome Decorated Oval Armorial Platters, 1770-80, the platters decorated in the center with a rococo cartouche enclosing a grisaille arm holding a shield, with the hand clenching the strap of the shield and holding a victory laurel, above a rose banner inscribed with the motto "SUB CLYPEO" (behind the shield),encircled by polychrome floral sprigs and fruit, the rim with four floral border panels within bianco-sopra-bianco scrollwork and four cartouches painted with flowers and fruit, the underside of the cavetto with a border of bamboo, flowers and fruit with gilt highlights, dia. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200