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Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Thistles Oval Serving Platter
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A scarce and exceptionally fine vintage Danish porcelain serving platter from the Flora Danica range by renowned makers Royal Copenhagen and dating between 1969 and 1973.
The Flora Danica series was first made towards the end of the 18th century and was based on a publication by the same name first published in 1761. The series beautifully names and illustrates examples of Danish flora. Each piece is a work of art with each piece hand painted in fine naturalistic and delicate colors and set within a 22-carat gold and painted border around the edge of each piece.
This stunning example is of large oval shaped with a narrower oval shaped base and raised rim. The centre of the platter is hand painted with Echinops Sphaerocephalus (Great Globe Thistles – Arctic Glow). The flowerheads of spherical pom-pom shape stand raised on tall leafy stems and can often measure up to one meter in height. The flowers are very finely painted in tones of lilac and green with fine maroon-colored hairs applied to the green stems. The rim combines a raised bead edging with larger beads set between decorative panels with a serrated edge and painted with greenery and pink patterning highlighted with gilding. The platter is numbered 3518 with a black printed pattern name along with makers marks for Royal Copenhagen along with artist mark and date mark for 1969-73.
Provenance: Acquired from the UK Art Market.
In good condition with very light wear associated with age and use.
- Creator:Royal Copenhagen (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Between 1969 and 1973
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bishop's Stortford, GB
- Reference Number:
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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