Lot Essay
For a further example in this pattern, see: J. Twitchett, Derby Porcelain, London, 1980, p. 216, no. 268.
.jpg?w=1)
CIRCA 1795, BLUE CROWNED CROSSED BATONS AND SCRIPT D MARKS, PATTERN NUMBER 216, THE FLOWERS POSSIBLY PAINTED BY JOHN BREWER
Details
A DERBY PORCELAIN YELLOW-GROUND BOTANICAL PART DESSERT SERVICE
CIRCA 1795, BLUE CROWNED CROSSED BATONS AND SCRIPT D MARKS, PATTERN NUMBER 216, THE FLOWERS POSSIBLY PAINTED BY JOHN BREWER
Finely painted with various flower specimens, the species identified in English on the underside, within gilt berried vine and gilt-edged yellow borders, comprising: two fruit coolers, covers and liners, with coiled snake finials; four navette-shaped sauce tureens, covers and stands; a fluted, footed compote; four quatrefoil dishes; four shell-shaped dishes; two heart-shaped dishes; two scalloped oval dishes; twenty-two plates; and a bough-pot and cover
16 ½ in. high overall, the bough-pot and cover
CIRCA 1795, BLUE CROWNED CROSSED BATONS AND SCRIPT D MARKS, PATTERN NUMBER 216, THE FLOWERS POSSIBLY PAINTED BY JOHN BREWER
Finely painted with various flower specimens, the species identified in English on the underside, within gilt berried vine and gilt-edged yellow borders, comprising: two fruit coolers, covers and liners, with coiled snake finials; four navette-shaped sauce tureens, covers and stands; a fluted, footed compote; four quatrefoil dishes; four shell-shaped dishes; two heart-shaped dishes; two scalloped oval dishes; twenty-two plates; and a bough-pot and cover
16 ½ in. high overall, the bough-pot and cover
Provenance
Acquired from Delomosne & Son, London, 1959, as a Christmas gift from David to Peggy Rockefeller (the main service).
Acquired from James Robinson, New York, January 1966 (the covered vases).
Acquired from Delomosne & Son, London, February 1966 (the fruit coolers).
Acquired from James Robinson, New York, January 1966 (the covered vases).
Acquired from Delomosne & Son, London, February 1966 (the fruit coolers).
Literature
D. Fennimore et al., The David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection: Decorative Arts, New York, 1992, vol. IV, pp. 196-198, no. 208.
Special notice
On occasion, Christie's has a direct financial interest in the outcome of the sale of certain lots consigned for sale. This will usually be where it has guaranteed to the Seller that whatever the outcome of the auction, the Seller will receive a minimum sale price for the work. This is known as a minimum price guarantee. This is a lot where Christie’s holds a direct financial guarantee interest.
Brought to you by
General Enquiries