A pair of Chinese gilt-decorated grisaille 'Brother Philippe...

Estimate

€600 - €1,200

A pair of Chinese gilt-decorated grisaille 'Brother Philippe's Geese' plates, Qianlong


Dia.: 22,3 cm



Ref.:
- Rob Michiels Auctions, April 24, 2016, lot 872, for an almost identical pair. (sold EUR 1.912,50) (link)



The plates are painted to the interior with scenes after "Les Oies de Frere Philippe" or "Brother Philippe's Geese"by Nicolas Lancret, and illustrates La Fontaine's fable, which was inspired by Boccaccio (following a theme on 'the Power of Nature'). (see scan)



See also:
David Howard "China for the West - Chinese Porcelain and other Decorative Arts for Export"

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