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Chinese Famille Rose (Fencai) Decorative Plate

Chinese porcelain plate decorated with Famille Rose enamels depicting two figures in a garden setting, with a floral border. - view 1
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Estimated value

$35 - $85

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Era

Mid-to-Late 20th Century (circa 1950-1980)

Origin

🇨🇳 China

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE (FENCAI) DECORATIVE PLATE: IDENTIFICATION

A circular porcelain plate decorated in overglaze fencai (Famille Rose) enamels. The central medallion features two female figures in flowing robes standing near a table and planter, framed by a structural balustrade. The wide rim border contains continuous floral scrolls and prominent peony blossoms set against a white ground. The reverse exhibits a clear, highly reflective glaze with an unmarked, unglazed foot rim showing a slight iron firing coloration.

Compare with other ceramic pieces in the archive: Alabaster Urn-Shaped Vase, Han Dynasty Style Glazed Ceramic Boar Figurine, Chinese Blue and White 'Three Friends of Winter' Stem Cup, Ming Style.

COLLECTOR NOTES

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The structural zigzag fence motif seen in the foreground became a requisite design anchor for European export porcelain orders between 1750 and 1790.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%
CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 173 ceramics items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Moderate production runs
  • Common at estate sales
  • Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

  • Lack of a reign mark prevents misattribution to earlier high-value imperial periods.
  • The clear, glassy reverse glaze and opaque enamel saturation are entirely consistent with documented mid-20th-century production methods.
How does authenticity detection work?

CERAMICIST'S ASSESSMENT

Asian Art Specialist

East Asian Art Expert

The visual indicators of enamel texture, paste cleanliness, and glaze reflection on the reverse confidently place this within mid-to-late 20th-century production, though exact dating within that century requires hands-on paste analysis.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Opaque, slightly raised fencai enamels including bright synthetic pinks and yellows.
  • 2Glassy, highly reflective clear glaze on the reverse.
  • 3Unmarked base with an evenly cut foot rim and slight iron firing wash.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •The stiffness in the figural painting details and lack of subtle shading separate this from higher quality 18th-century or fine Republic period examples.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Examine the surface under a blacklight (UV) to confirm the absence of modern enamel touch-ups.
  • →Inspect the central unglazed foot rim under 10x magnification to evaluate firing grit and exact paste density.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The overglaze enamels remain continuous with no visible flaking or rubbing, and the rim shows no evidence of fritting, chips, or hairline cracks under standard light.

CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$35 - $85

Updated: May 20, 2026

Who buys this

Interior decorators and casual collectors of Chinoiserie seeking colorful display items rather than early antiquities.

What increases value

  • •Bright, unrubbed enamel condition
  • •Detailed figural narrative subjects over purely floral motifs

What lowers value

  • •Lack of an imperial reign mark or maker's studio mark
  • •Later 20th-century mass production limits the ceiling value

What makes top-tier examples

  • •In 20th-century wares, examples featuring artist signatures or documented studio marks from Jingdezhen command higher premiums.

Grade & condition

Absence of enamel scratching, rim fritting, and hairline cracks directly determines secondary market saleability.

Rarity & demand

OrdinaryModerate demandSells quickly
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YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • The user description of 'Mint' condition is supported by the lack of visible enamel flaking, rim fritting, or hairline cracks in the provided images.

What Conflicted

  • If 'Original' implies 18th-century period execution, the bright, synthetic-looking enamels and highly reflective modern glaze on the reverse indicate a later mid-20th-century production date.

FROM THE CABINET OF

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bruinsma
The Connoisseur•59 items

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