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Chinese Porcelain Framed Famille Rose Plaque of Golden Pheasant on a Tree Branch
$3,500
£2,666.42
€3,043.01
CA$4,918.33
A$5,360.11
CHF 2,838.41
MX$64,380.59
NOK 35,934.91
SEK 33,038.61
DKK 22,727.94
About the Item
Symbol of Splendor: Famille Rose Golden Pheasant Plaque
This striking Chinese Porcelain Plaque, dating to the 20th Century, captures a dramatic natural scene executed in the vibrant Famille Rose palette. The large, upright plaque features a magnificent Golden Pheasant perched on the gnarled branch of a flowering tree (likely a prunus or cherry).
The porcelain provides a brilliant white background that emphasizes the rich enamels. The pheasant is depicted with its signature long, brilliant orange-red tail feathers and a richly detailed neck and head, bending down to interact with the blossoms. The composition of the bird on the flowering tree symbolizes prosperity, longevity, and high rank in Chinese art.
The plaque is presented in a period Chinoiserie frame, which is finished in black lacquer and decorated with an intricate gilt key-fret border and stylized motifs, providing an elegant and contrasting border to the colorful artwork.
Dimensions (Framed): 17 inches high×11 1/2 inches wide (43.18cm high x 29.21cm wide).
Provenance: Bears an old stick on the reverse from Val Glare Studio/Prints and Framing, Richmond, VA.
Historical Context: The Revival of Porcelain Panel Painting
This plaque belongs to the tradition of Chinese porcelain panel painting, a practice that gained significant popularity during the late Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) and continued to flourish into the 20th century.
Porcelain as a Medium for Fine Art
While earlier Chinese ceramics focused on vessel forms, the late 19th and 20th centuries saw increased production of large, flat porcelain plaques designed to be framed and hung as fine art, much like silk scrolls or paintings on paper. These were produced primarily in the porcelain capital of Jingdezhen.
The Famille Rose Tradition
The plaque's vivid colors are achieved using the Famille Rose (Rose Family) enamels, a palette perfected in the 18th century. In the 20th century, painters, many of whom were renowned artists, continued to use this rich palette to depict traditional subjects.
Symbolism in the Scene
The subject matter—a bird on a flowering branch (Huaniao or 'Flower and Bird' genre)—is highly symbolic:
Golden Pheasant (Jinji): Symbolized high rank and literary refinement, often associated with imperial court officials.
Flowering Tree (e.g., Plum Blossom/Prunus): A symbol of perseverance, purity, and the renewal of spring.
The high level of detail in the painting and the use of the gilt-decorated frame suggest this piece was intended for a collector of fine Asian decorative arts, continuing a centuries-old tradition of porcelain painting into the modern era.
(Ref: NY10464A-nruc)
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: NY10464A-nruc1stDibs: LU861039212492
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