A Chinese Imari style 'Dames au Parasol' plate after Cornelis Pronk, Qianlong

Dia: 23,9 cm

In 1734, the Dutch East India Company commissioned Cornelis Pronk to produce designs for a set of China plates. This porcelain, so-called Chine de commande, was produced in China, then shipped to Europe and sold there. Pronk made four different designs, of which 'The Parasol Ladies' was the most popular. The Dutch East India Company ended the deal in 1740 because the production and shipping from China proved too costly. The original watercolour for the design is now in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (link).

Condition: (UV-checked)

- A chip at three o'clock with a related hairline of ca. 10 cm.

- The rim with two other hairlines, one of ca. 3 cm and one of ca. 2 cm.

- Furthermore in good condition, with superficial wear, especially to the gilt decoration.