Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service

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Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service

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This remarkable 139-piece Flora Danica dinner service was crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory. Distinguished by rich, hand-painted motifs depicting a vast array of flowering plants and marine life, this set reflects the meticulous skill and artistry necessary to produce such an exemplary dinner service. A work of timeless beauty, this service also includes rarely seen items such as the fish strainer and an ice dome. Flora Danica is regarded as one of the most prestigious and stunning porcelain patterns ever created. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, Flora Danica has become synonymous with royal prestige and has remained the crowning achievement of the European decorative arts for over 200 years. A work of scientific examination as well as artistic mastery, the designs are culled from George Christian Oeder's 1771 publication Flora Danica (Flowers of Denmark), an encyclopedia including 3,000 hand-colored copper plate prints depicting every wild plant known to exist in Denmark, including mosses, fungi, ferns and flowers. In addition, the underside of each piece is labeled with the Latin name of the flower depicted in the design. Reputed to be one of the most original and inspired products of the European art industry from the golden age of porcelain, Flora Danica is one of the last luxury services still in production after more than 200 years. Adored by royalty since its inception, it is perhaps the world's most prestigious dinner service made today. All pieces display Royal Copenhagen marks and are in excellent condition. 20th century This service comprises: 12 reticulated dinner plates 12 8 3/4" plates 12 5 1/2" bread & butter plates 12 soup bowls 12 10" dinner knives 12 dinner forks 12 dinner spoons 12 dessert forks 12 teacups with saucers 1 triangle cake plate 1 oval reticulated dish 1 oval rimmed platter 1 oval platter 1 covered dish with wooden handle 1 oval underplate 1 round wine cooler 1 oval montieth 1 one-handled dish 1 four quart covered tureen 1 teapot 1 creamer 1 covered sugar 1 ice bucket

Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 139
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Contemporary/Estate
Condition:
Seller Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 30-40191stDibs: LU89113085762