Rare 18th Century Chelsea Porcelain Dish c.1752

A rare Chelsea porcelain dish, circa 1752, of simple six-lobed form, decorated in Chinese famille rose style, with a border of light turquoise-blue diaper bands alternating with half-flower panels, painted with peony and poppy flowers alternating with fantastic butterflies around a central gold and enamelled flowerhead, 21.2cm diam Measurements: Diameter: 21.2cm (8.4in) Height: 3.3cm (1.3in) Condition: Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a small flare at the rim, probably a restored chip (see images). Slight wear to decoration. Various firing spots and marks. Notes: Chinese famille rose porcelain, circa 1735-1745, had little influence on Chelsea designs, possibly because they were too prevalent in the marketplace. (Source: Curator, The British Museum - see references below) Provenance: Bonhams, Fine Glass and British Ceramics, 5 June 2019, Lot 134 (see image of invoice) (Sold for £1,402.50 inc premium). References: For examples of the same decoration, see The British Museum, Museum numbers 1981,0101.232 and 1981,0101.231