Worcester porcelain painted with exotic birds and fruit, circa 1768
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A gilt edged Worcester porcelain lobed circular painted in the London atelier of James Giles with exotic birds, fruit and an insect. English circa 1768/70, red anchor mark. Provenance: Sir Ian and Lady Heilbron collection. Albert Amor Ltd London Treasures from Toronto. 1993 no 40. Robert Burke collection no 185. The bold painting of the birds and the bright palette are typical of the works of Giles and this wa probably the work of a painter formerly employed at Chelsea. 19.5 cm diameter
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