Soviet Porcelain Cup and Saucer by Mikhail Adamovich, 1919
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A Soviet porcelain cup and saucer after a design by Mikhail Adamovich, 1919, the porcelain by the Imperial porcelain factory period of Alexander III (cup) and Nicholas II (saucer), painted in green, puce and gilt with chinoiserie designs and flowers, each with blue hammer, sickle and cog marks, date and artist monogram to base. Height of cup 6.5 cm, diameter of saucer 16 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney
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- Chinoiserie - Furniture and decorative items decorated in imitation of a Western interpretation of the Chinese style. The Chinoiserie style first became popular in the late 17th century, though there were frequent revivals, notably by Chippendale (hence 'Chinese Chippendale') during the Regency period, and the Anglo-Japanese style in the second half of the 19th century.
The ubiquitous 'willow pattern' is the most common 'Chinese' theme used in porcelain, while on furniture the Chinoiserie style usually has black or red painted and lacquered decoration, though the hallmark of the furniture style is the use of fretwork in geometrical patterns, pagodas and other decorative forms.
Japonaiseries, as the name implies, are motifs in imitation of the Japanese taste.
See also "Chinese Chippendale".
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