A SET OF SIX PORCELAINE DE PARIS CHINESE EXPORT STYLE ARMORIAL DINNER PLATES, MARKED, FRENCH, 20TH CENTURY, each of circular form and centering heraldic griffons flanking an armorial shield above an inscribed banner and topped by a knight's helmet with unicorn, ringed by hand painted floral sprays within raised curling white line borders and flower clusters, enclosed by a broad border of raised line cross and trefoil reserves containing short blossoming stems beneath a gilt rim of continuous fleur de lys, verso with overglaze blue "PORCELAINE DE PARIS / FRANCE" centering two crossed arrows, and overglaze iron red pseudo Chinese seal mark, also an overglaze gilt leaf concealing original Limoges underglaze green mark. Diameter: 11" Provenance: Private Collection, Houston, Texas

Each with gilding wear, some with small utensil scratches, and buildup in raised line areas. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”