A set of twelve Chinese export 'monogram' plates circa 1780

Estimate

2,500 - 3,500 USD

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Description

porcelain
Diameter: 9 inches

each painted in the center with a monogrammed oval pendant, reading 'J.D.C.A' (?) suspended from a bird in flight with ribbons, within a wavy band and flower sprays border

Catalogue Note

Four reticulated baskets from the same service were sold in these rooms on September 18, 1970, lot 20.