Royal Worcester Richard Sebright Signed Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate, 1923

Produced by the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company and bearing the date code for 1923, this elegant cabinet plate is hand-painted and signed by the celebrated fruit painter Richard Sebright. The underside retains the original Bonhams auction labels, providing documented auction provenance.

The central reserve depicts two ripe apricots, three gooseberries and delicate blossom painted in richly shaded enamels against a characteristic mossy ground. It is surrounded by an elaborate deep cobalt blue border richly embellished with finely acid-etched hand-applied gold leaf incorporating stylised roses, scrolling foliage and an inner gilt leaf wreath. This highly labour-intensive decoration is characteristic of Royal Worcester's finest cabinet plates of the period, while Pattern C1970 remains one of the factory's most admired decorative designs.

Richard Sebright (1868-1951) is officially recognised as the greatest fruit painter in Royal Worcester's history. His signed cabinet plates are regarded as museum-quality examples of English porcelain and continue to command exceptional collector interest.

The underside bears the authentic Royal Worcester factory mark with the date code for 1923 together with pattern number C1970.

Dimensions:

• Weight: 430 g

• Diameter: 23.2 cm

• Height: 2.5 cm

Condition:

Three fine surface glaze craze lines are present on the reverse. Examined under UV light, they do not extend into the porcelain body and are confined to the glaze. No cracks are visible from the front. Fine age-related crazing is visible only under magnification. The hand-painted decoration, enamels and gilding remain in excellent antique condition.

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