Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Fish Plates signed William Morley
Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Fish Plates signed William Morley
This remarkably beautiful Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Plates signed William Morley Depicting Fish originates from the United States, Circa 1900. Features a gilt border with precise natural and geometric repeating motifs circumscribing the edge of the plates, with unique hand-painted scenes depicting fish in various environments in the center of each piece. The color pallete is sophisticated and subtle, with incredible attention to detail and precision in overlapping various forms creating depth and narrative within each unique scene. The species of fish is noted on the verso in red ceramic, unique to each plate, which also bears the Lenox Maker's Mark. These plates are signed on the front surface "William Morley". Sure to be a winning addition to those with a love of the best of early 20th Century Porcelain and aquatic themes, these plates will style beautifully with a wide array of interiors and settings, from Classical to Mid-Century and Contemporary Interiors. In Excellent Vintage Condition.
United States, Circa 1900
Dimensions:
Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm) x Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Creator: Lenox's Ceramic Art Company (Maker)
Style: Neoclassical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Porcelain, Gilt, Hand-Painted
Place of Origin: United States
Period: Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1900
Condition: Excellent
Reference Number: LU793437041952