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18th Century Antique Rare Cup Saucer Chine De Commande, Western Subjects Meissen
About the Item
China,
1750-1775
Measures: Height of teacup 43 mm (1.69 inch), diameter of rim 76 mm (2.99 inch), diameter of foot ring 34 mm (1.33 inch).
Height of saucer 23 mm (0.91 inch), diameter of rim 120 mm (4.72 inch), diameter of foot ring 72 mm (2.83 inch)
Teacup and saucer on foot rings with spreading sides and rims. Decorated in various over glaze enamels, and gold after the style of Meissen Porcelain with a European harbor with a large fortress, mountains houses, boats with fisherman and trees. On the quay two men hunting for ducks. On the sides and rim a decorative pattern of scrollwork. The reverse is undecorated. The teacup is decorated en suite.
Chine de commande
This French expression is used for Chinese porcelain, of which the shape and mainly the decorations are derived from Western examples. Decorations, often European prints (engravings) were cheap and easily brought along by ship to Asia. They were then meticulously copied on order in China, at first in blue and white, but very soon (from circa 1715 onwards) also in enamel colors. This often-involved porcelain featuring family coats of arms, how fancy this looked on a dinner table, though all kinds of other depictions were also popular. Scenes from the Bible and classical antiquity, depictions of ships, harbors, landscapes as well as city views were all quite common too. Slightly erotic scenes were also much favored. (The World at Home: Asian porcelain and delft pottery held from 17 June 2017-10 March 2019 at the Groninger Museum, The Netherlands)
The design on this teacup and saucer is a direct copy from a Meissen original, including the decorative pattern of scrollwork which is typical of Meissen Porcelain of the period 1720-1740. The very detailed and refined painting, so faithfully copying the original, illustrates the craftsmanship of the Chinese porcelain painter and the quality that could be reached in export porcelain. However, Chine de commande, like this must have cost a good deal more than the ordinary enameled wares for export. (Jörg 1989/2, p.226)
Condition teacup: 1 small chip to base rim and an interesting aerea at the rim. 3 faint lines lines are visible, the color of the section is a bit different. Probably a well done restoration.
Condition saucer: 1 small frit or firing bubble
References:
Hervouët 1986, 15.20
Jörg 1989/2, cat. 89
The World at Home: Asian porcelain and delft pottery held from 17 June 2017-10 March 2019 at the Groninger Museum, The Netherlands.
Period:
18th century Qing.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.04 in (1 mm)Diameter: 0.04 in (1 mm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1730
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
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