LIMOGES FRANCE BLUE BOY OF GAINSBOROUGH PORCELAIN DISH

rectangular form with rounded corners, stands center the Blue Boy, after Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), dressed in his period blue suit against a countryside landscape, standing with one hand on his hip and the other holding his feathered hat, against a white ground,marked with factory mark in gilt underglaze under base, titled lower right on recto in black overglaze, "Blue Boy" Gainsborough; dimensions: 15 x 8 cm (5 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)

CONDITION
The dish appears in good condition. Scattered firing imperfections. Light surface scratches visible to the dish. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration.

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