Antique French "Japonesque" Porcelain dish by Louis Pierre Malpass 19th C

This is an absolutely fabulous antique French "Japonesque" ormolu mounted porcelain tripod dish, late 19th Century in date. It bears the signature of Louis-Pierre Malpass, one of the most important porcelain painters of his time. Beautifully hand painted with a central panel depicting a Japanese man wearing a conical straw hat with two swords in his belt. The panel painted on an ornately decorated cream ground with a Bleu Celeste border and decorative gilded highlights. The stunning ormolu mount decorated in relief with birds, butterflies and foliage, with pierced oriental style handles and riased on claw feet Condition: In really excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm:Height 12 cm x Width 50 cm x Depth 40 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 5 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches Our reference: 08876 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Estimate:£1,550

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