A MEISSEN SAUCER

A MEISSEN SAUCER

Johann Friederich Metzsch
Bayreuth
Underglaze blue crossed swords mark
Cursive ‘M’ mark for J. F. Metzsch
Circa
1740
13.4 cm diam.

Decorated with a central floral spray, within a border of ‘batwing’ and floral ornament. The strong palette and ‘batwing’ designs is very characteristic of the Metzsch workshop.

The cursive ‘M’ mark was probably originally in gold which has been erased, it is clearly visible in straking light.

Condition: Good condition

Provenance:

A Porcelain Reference Collection, 18th century Saucers from the Andreina Torre Collection, sale catalogue: Sotheby’s, London 18 November 1996, lot 227

Literature:

Manners 2024
E & H Manners, ‘Decorators of Ceramics and Glass, 2024, no. 38

Price: £1,200