Flora Danica Pierced Fish Charger
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- Diameter:
15 1/2 Inches - Period:
20th Century - Origin:
Other Europe
This one-of-a kind Royal Copenhagen porcelain charger was custom-crafted in the famed Flora Danica pattern. Flora Danica is known world-wide for its extraordinary illustrations of native flowers of Denmark. However, this platter was part of a very special service commissioned to display only species of fish, and marks one of the few times that fauna has been featured in a Flora Danica design. This particular plate displays an illustration of the golden redfish, also known as the bergylt, Norway carp or Norway haddock. As with all Flora Danica pieces, this fish's original Latin name, Sebastes norvegicus, is written on the back. Accented with a delicately pierced and gilded edge, this dish is a testament to the skill and talent of Royal Copenhagen artists.
Features the Royal Copenhagen mark and # 3529 under the Latin name
20th century
15 1/2" diameter
The Royal commission of the first Flora Danica service became the life work of artist Johann Christoph Boyer, who personally completed almost all of the hand painted floral decoration of the monumental 1,802 piece set. The project took 12 years to complete, but by 1802 the Czarina had passed away and the service remained in Denmark as the heritage of the Danish Kings, where it is still in use at the royal palace for state occasions.
No other Flora Danica sets were produced for the next 60 years, when another royal commission was bestowed upon the Danish porcelain manufactory, a wedding gift for Danish Princess Alexandra, who was to wed the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England. Today, the same amount of meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail is used in the production of this important pattern, much as it was in the late 18th century. Designers at the Royal Copenhagen Manufactory are required to apprentice for four years before being allowed to work on a Flora Danica piece, and even then they are under cautious supervision for several years. Flora Danica pieces are still given as official gifts by the Royal Danish Family and the Danish government, and are considered the singular, most exquisite creations of European decorative art. This incredible charger bears a rich, wonderful history and is a fine addition to this pattern's exceptional catalogue.
Features the Royal Copenhagen mark and # 3529 under the Latin name
20th century
15 1/2" diameter
The Royal commission of the first Flora Danica service became the life work of artist Johann Christoph Boyer, who personally completed almost all of the hand painted floral decoration of the monumental 1,802 piece set. The project took 12 years to complete, but by 1802 the Czarina had passed away and the service remained in Denmark as the heritage of the Danish Kings, where it is still in use at the royal palace for state occasions.
No other Flora Danica sets were produced for the next 60 years, when another royal commission was bestowed upon the Danish porcelain manufactory, a wedding gift for Danish Princess Alexandra, who was to wed the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England. Today, the same amount of meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail is used in the production of this important pattern, much as it was in the late 18th century. Designers at the Royal Copenhagen Manufactory are required to apprentice for four years before being allowed to work on a Flora Danica piece, and even then they are under cautious supervision for several years. Flora Danica pieces are still given as official gifts by the Royal Danish Family and the Danish government, and are considered the singular, most exquisite creations of European decorative art. This incredible charger bears a rich, wonderful history and is a fine addition to this pattern's exceptional catalogue.
