Lot no. 109
TABLE SERVICE OF KING LOUIS XV (1710-1774) FOR HIS PRIVATE CABINET AT THE CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES. CHINA PORCELAIN PLATE. Qianlong period, circa 1738-1740. With imari decoration, decorated on the rim with eight stylised motifs representing fruit and vegetables (lemons (Buddha's hand), pomegranates and pumpkins) alternating with cartouches decorated with fans and polychrome lotus flowers enhanced with gold, The centre features the coat of arms of France in azure with three golden fleurs-de-lis surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Holy Spirit and the collar of the Order of Saint Michael under a royal crown. The reverse of the plate is decorated with four leafy flowers. Restorations, as is. Diameter: 28 cm.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits:
OVV Coutau-Bégarie, Aya Matsumoto and Octavie de Quiqueran-Beaujeu
See original version (French)Tableware, goldsmithing
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