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Two Danish Porcelain Flora Danica Hand Painted Compotes Stands Royal Copenhagen
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Two Danish Porcelain Flora Danica Hand Painted Compotes Stands Royal Copenhagen
Danish, 20th Century
Height 14cm, diameter 20cm
These exceptional compotes form part of the celebrated Flora Danica porcelain service, produced by Denmark’s Royal Copenhagen manufactory. Beyond their artistic brilliance, this service was originally conceived as a diplomatic gesture. During the 1788–89 conflict between Russia and Sweden, Denmark—though allied with Russia—did not provide crucial military support. In an effort to mend relations, King Christian VII commissioned a special dinner service in 1790, inspired by the Flora Danica volumes, first published in 1752, which recorded the kingdom’s entire botanical heritage.
The compotes themselves are exquisitely hand-painted with captivating botanical illustrations. Gilded rims and edges, some raised, introduce texture and visual variety, while the interiors of the bowls are the most richly decorated. The exteriors, however, are not neglected, featuring individual illustrations executed with meticulous attention to detail.
Each piece is marked on the reverse with two Royal Copenhagen stamps, shape numbers, and the Latin names of the plants depicted: Atropa belladonna L (deadly nightshade) and Vaccinium uliginosum var. macrocarpa Drej (bog blueberry).
With their outstanding craftsmanship and detailed botanical motifs, these compotes are a highly desirable addition to any fine porcelain collection or elegant home display.
- Creator:Royal Copenhagen (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Diameter: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Rococo (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:18075d
Royal Copenhagen
Producers of the finest in Danish porcelain, Royal Copenhagen is a company steeped in tradition. Its celebrated blue-and-white china patterns as well as its famed hallmark depicting the royal crown and three waves — symbolizing the monarch who founded the company and the three major waterways of Denmark — are emblems of master craftsmanship.
Royal Copenhagen was founded in 1775 by Queen Juliane Marie. Years earlier, after the death of her husband, King Frederick V, Juliane’s stepson ascended the throne. Shortly into his reign, he went insane, and the Queen became the head of Denmark and its small empire. She sought to improve Denmark’s economy and founded factories around the country to promote domestic growth and international trade. Royal Copenhagen was one of the first of these. Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain, then the rage in aristocratic Europe. Many of these designs are still made today.
Apart from its classic patterns, Royal Copenhagen has adapted to the changing styles of time and appeals to many different tastes. Their prolific body of work includes Rococo-style porcelain statues that incorporate stylistic floral patterns in an Art Nouveau style, as well as modern vases by such noted 20th century Danish ceramists as Axel Salto. Whether used for special occasions or displayed as part of a design collection, Royal Copenhagen pieces represent a legacy of the highest quality.
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