Description:
Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Tureen and Stand, Denmark, c. 1969-74, white ground with polychrome botanical specimens on them, domed cover with crabstock handle framed by applied flower sprigs, surmounting a two-handled deep vessel similarly modeled, and stand with gilt crenellated rim, and a stand with gilt-crenellated rim, with factory marks to each and crown with Latin inscriptions of specimens, overall ht. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Latin inscriptions on each: stand inscribed "Sedum reflexum L.," lid with "Helianthemum oelandicum L.," vessel with "Rhinanthus minor Ehrh.," "Orobus niger L."
Some wear to gilding and light surface wear. No chips.
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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
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.