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143 Piece Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhag

$298,500List Priceper set

About the Item

Synonymous with royalty since its inception, the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory's resplendent Flora Danica porcelain service has remained the crowning achievement of the European decorative arts for over 200 years. The 143-pieces in this exemplary Flora Danica porcelain dinner service for 12 boasts rich, hand-painted botanical motifs taken directly from the plate illustrations of the Danish atlas of the botany of the same name. Distinguishing this particular service is the inclusion of incredibly rare aquatic motifs featuring some of Denmark's native fish species. Each a unique work of art executed with meticulous skill and artistry, the underside of each piece is labeled with the Latin name of the flower or fish 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. 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. The creation of the Flora Danica service was the life's work of Johann Christoph Bayer, one of the most gifted porcelain artists of the late 18th century. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service. Unfortunately, Catherine died in 1796 before it was complete, and the service was then placed in the collection of the Danish Royal Family. Flora Danica was first used on January 29, 1803, for the banquet celebrating the birthday of King Christian VII. Since that time, this exquisite pattern has remained the centerpiece of ceremonial occasions, weddings, and visits by foreign dignitaries. Today, pieces of Flora Danica are exhibited in the Danish Royal Collections of Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace, as well as Queen Elizabeth II's private collection at Windsor Castle. All pieces display Royal Copenhagen marks and are in excellent condition. This 143-piece service comprises: 12 fish dinner plates 12 botanical dinner plates 12 botanical 9" reticulated pierced plates 24 botanical teacup saucers 12 botanical 7 3/4" round plates 12 botanical 5 1/2" round plates 12 botanical 8 3/4" plates 12 botanical round custard cups 12 botanical custard cup saucers botanical 14 1/2" circular serving dish botanical 15 1/2" circular serving dish botanical oval platter botanical deep square salad bowl botanical round tapered salad bowl botanical 9" round salad bowl botanical 10 3/4" fruit stand botanical 9 3/4" handled dish botanical 8 1/4" pickle dish botanical 7" pickle dish botanical 6 1/4" pickle dish botanical 9 3/4" triangular cake dish botanical ice dome with stand botanical salt dish botanical small sugar jar botanical oval serving platter with lid botanical fruit basket botanical monteith botanical large sugar bowl botanical tureen botanical soup tureen stand botanical gravy boat

Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 143
Style:
Other (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Seller Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 30-70211stDibs: LU89118801773

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