Cupid a Captive Bone China Plate

£38.00

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A fine bone china side plate designed in an exclusive collaboration with The Wallace Collection, the new Francois Boucher range.

Inspired by Francois Boucher’s ‘Cupid a Captive’ painted in 1754, the dessert sized plate is a contemporary interpretation of the painting, finished with hand painted platinum details.

Established in 2011, designer Melanie Roseveare has re-imagined some of Britainā€™s most beloved china into ceramic artistry creating elegant bone china tableware featuring designs that celebrate lifeā€™s gloriously quirky eccentricities.

Every purchase supports The Wallace Collection.

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Description

A fine bone china side plate designed in an exclusive collaboration with The Wallace Collection, the new Francois Boucher range.

Inspired by Francois Boucher’s ‘Cupid a Captive’ painted in 1754, the dessert sized plate is a contemporary interpretation of the painting, finished with hand painted platinum details.

In celebration of the work of 18th Century rococo painter FranƧois Boucher (1703 ā€“ 1770) Melody Rose designer, Melanie Roseveare has based the collection on a selection of the paintings on show in the prestigious gallery.

Painted between 1742 and 1753, the range includes designs based on The Rising of the Sun, originally commissioned by Mme de Pompadour, To Capture a Cupid, Daphnis and Chloe who also feature in Vivienne Westwoodā€™s celebrated corset top as well as surprise stars from The Pastoral with Bagpipe.

Established in 2011, designer Melanie Roseveare has re-imagined some of Britainā€™s most beloved china into ceramic artistry creating elegant bone china tableware featuring designs that celebrate lifeā€™s gloriously quirky eccentricities.

Every purchase supports The Wallace Collection.

made from:

Fine bone china, gilded by hand with platinum details.

Perfect for use everyday though washing by hand will help prevent hand gilded gold trim fading over time.

dimensions:Ā 

Side/dessert plate: Ā 17cm

Based on ‘Cupid a Captive’ by Francois Boucher 1754
Copyright: The Wallace Collection. Ā Image used with permission of The Wallace Collection

Every purchase supports The Wallace Collection.

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