CHINESE ARMORIAL FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PLATE.Qianlong Period, circa 1740. The center with the Armes of Leake Okeover Esqre. NOTE: For a plate of the same service see David S. Howard "The Choice of a Private Trader" ill. p. 80, pl. 63 : "Enamelled without a trace of Chinese influence in rich famille rose enamels, after a European painted pattern still possessed by the family...(It is said that this original was painted by Arthur Devis Sr. 1711-87). See also Christie's New York, January 26, 2010, lot 23. - 9 in. diam. Estimate $800-1,200
PROVENANCE: Estate of Erna M. Hoffberger, Middleburg, VA
There is a slight rubbing of the grisaille and gold in the center as you can see it on the image. It has an old stapled repair.
