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Antique porcelain plate by Ernst Wahliss depicting the Racket Court, Hong Kong

Creator: Ernst Wahliss
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique porcelain plate by Ernst Wahliss depicting the Racket Court, Hong Kong
Austrian, late 19th Century
Dimensions: Height 2cm, diameter 24.5cm

This beautiful cabinet plate was crafted from fine porcelain by Viennese ceramicist Ernst Wahliss (Austrian, 1837-1900) who created ornate porcelain and earthenware vessels for European elites in the 19th Century. The rim of the plate is decorated in a wonderful Chinoiserie style, with parcel gilt birds, cranes and riverside foliage against a black ground. The centre of the plate is painted fully, depicting a leafy view of The Racket Court building in Hong Kong. The historic squash court was situated within the Victoria Barracks, a British military compound named after Queen Victoria and constructed between the 1840s and 1874.

The underside is inscribed 'Wahliss, Wiess' for the maker Ernst Wahliss of Vienna. It is also inscribed for the title of the painting: 'The Racket Court, Hong Kong'.

Artist/ Maker: Ernest Wahliss

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	6978B
Incollect Reference #:	661846

Dimensions

H.	0.79 in;	Diam.	9.65 in;
H.	2 cm;	Diam.	24.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.