
An unusual Bow plate, circa 1756-58 The 'nappy' plate printed in purple with a Chinese river landscape, featuring a large rock formation to the centre and pavilion directly behind, two figures in conversation on a bridge to the left, two more figures to the right, 19.8cm diam Footnotes: Provenance David Redstone Collection Anton Gabszewicz Collection Literature Elizabeth Adams & David Redstone, Bow Porcelain (1991), p.145, fig.78 Gordon and Sue Guy-Jones, Bow Porcelain, On-glaze Prints and their Sources (2013), p.32, fig.16A. This tranquil river scene is an adaptation of a larger design possibly attributable to Jean Pillement, and reproduced in the 1762 edition of The Ladies Amusement, p.172. The term 'nappy' plate is a reference to the narrow-flanged or 'knapped' rim found on this particular shape. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
































