Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A 23 cm Chinese export porcelain shallow dish en grisaille/sepia featuring a European figure scene derived from the famous 18th-century 'Governor Duf' pattern. The underside bears an iron-red bat and peach longevity mark over an unglazed foot ring.
Story
In the 1700s, Chinese artists copied European engravings of Dutch officials, creating the legendary 'Governor Duf' motif. This 19th-century revival captures that cross-cultural intrigue in delicate iron-red sepia line work.
Maker / Origin
Produced in the kiln city of Jingdezhen and enamelled in Canton (Guangzhou) studios, where specialised artists catered to both Western trade and retrospective domestic collectors.
Condition & Value
Visually presents in very clean, attractive condition with crisp enamels and an intact rim with only minor expected wear to the gilt line and light kiln pitting on the base.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.