Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate 20/3549 - Corydalis pumila Host. 1958

Description

Here is a Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate, Number
20/3549.
It is an exquisite, rare piece with minor damage and some signs of use. It is a factory first, made in
1958
. Three of the serrated edge points have shallow chips, there are scratches on the 12 raised golden dots on the interior edge decorations, including some loss of gilt. The face of the plate shows some signs of wear -- shallow utensil marks. I have sought to picture the plate's condition as closely as possible, so please examine all the photos. The plate is still fully presentable and lovely. These damages are typical of an old and well-loved piece of Flora Danica porcelain.
For over two centuries, Royal Copenhagen's Flora Danica has remained one of the world’s most prestigious and luxurious porcelain collections. The name Flora Danica comes from the eponymous 1761-1883 atlas of botany, the exhaustive encyclopedia of the plant species ('Flora') native to the then Kingdom of Denmark. This botanical work comprises 51 volumes and 3,060 colored copper prints depicting, in minute detail, the plants of Denmark. Beginning in the late 18th century and continuing today, the most skilled painters at Royal Copenhagen have transcribed these botanical details to a fine porcelain canvas in order to create the Flora Danica collection.
King Christian VII of Denmark commissioned the first Flora Danica dinner service as a gift for Empress Catherine II of Russia in 1790. Each piece of Flora Danica since has been made to order. Each piece is unique, reflecting the buyer's choice from over 3,000 flower and plant motifs, and the painter's artistic expression.
The dinner plate has the famous gilded serrated edge and carries a lovely depiction of the '
Corydalis pumila Host.
' flower. The plate has a 10 1/8 inch diameter, and a 1 3/8 inch height. On the back of the plate is the painter's meticulous latin script, along with the Royal Copenhagen markings
Other than the damages stated above, the plate is in very good condition. There are no cracks or significant damages.
This plate is a work of art. I invite you to do some research on Flora Danica, and to take advantage of this opportunity to buy this stunning and rare piece at a very attractive price.
Please examine the photos and my description and reach out with any questions!
Carefully packaged in non-smoking, no pets household, and shipped with Priority Mail. Shipping insurance is included in the shipping charge.