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Royal Worcester Richard Sebright Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate, 1937
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Royal Worcester Richard Sebright Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate, 1937

1920 - 1940
Description

Produced by the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company in 1937, this finely hand-painted cabinet plate is signed by the celebrated factory artist Richard Sebright. The underside retains the original Bonhams auction labels, providing documented auction provenance.

The central reserve depicts two ripe apples and several blackberries amongst delicate flowering sprays, executed with the soft tonal modelling and luminous colouring that distinguish Sebright's finest fruit studies. The broad cobalt blue border is lavishly enriched with hand-applied burnished gold ornament and finely executed raised jewelled (pearl) gilding, characteristic of Royal Worcester's highest-quality cabinet porcelain.

Richard Sebright is officially recognised as the greatest fruit painter in the history of the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company. During a career spanning fifty-six years, he established the highest standard of the factory's celebrated Painted Fruit tradition. His finest signed works are regarded as museum-quality examples of Royal Worcester porcelain and remain among the most sought-after by collectors.

The underside bears the authentic puce Royal Worcester crowned factory mark with the date code for 1937, together with the hand-painted pattern number W8046 and additional factory production marks.

Dimensions:

• Weight 431 g. Diameter 23 cm. Height 2.2 cm

Condition:

Outstanding original condition, with no discernible scratches or signs of use. The hand-painted decoration, enamels, cobalt blue ground, burnished gilding and raised jewelled gold ornament remain exceptionally well preserved. Examined under UV light, no restoration, repairs, chips or cracks were detected.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Cabinet Plate to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224922
Dealers Internal Reference
B1817
Description
Produced by the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company in 1937, this finely hand-painted cabinet plate is signed by the celebrated factory artist Richard Sebright. The underside retains the original Bonhams auction labels, providing documented auction provenance.
fig 1. A circular Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate featuring hand-painted apples and berries in the centre surrounded by a cobalt blue border with heavy gold gilding.
fig 1. Royal Worcester Richard Sebright Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate, 1937

The central reserve depicts two ripe apples and several blackberries amongst delicate flowering sprays, executed with the soft tonal modelling and luminous colouring that distinguish Sebright's finest fruit studies. The broad cobalt blue border is lavishly enriched with hand-applied burnished gold ornament and finely executed raised jewelled (pearl) gilding, characteristic of Royal Worcester's highest-quality cabinet porcelain.

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Richard Sebright is officially recognised as the greatest fruit painter in the history of the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

During a career spanning fifty-six years, he established the highest standard of the factory's celebrated Painted Fruit tradition. His finest signed works are regarded as museum-quality examples of Royal Worcester porcelain and remain among the most sought-after by collectors.

fig 2. A circular Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate featuring hand-painted apples and berries in the centre surrounded by a cobalt blue border with heavy gold gilding.
fig 2. Royal Worcester Richard Sebright Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate, 1937

The underside bears the authentic puce Royal Worcester crowned factory mark with the date code for 1937, together with the hand-painted pattern number W8046 and additional factory production marks.

Dimensions:

fig 3. A circular Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate featuring hand-painted apples and berries in the centre surrounded by a cobalt blue border with heavy gold gilding.
fig 3. Royal Worcester Richard Sebright Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate, 1937

• Weight 431 g. Diameter 23 cm. Height 2.2 cm

Condition:

Outstanding original condition, with no discernible scratches or signs of use. The hand-painted decoration, enamels, cobalt blue ground, burnished gilding and raised jewelled gold ornament remain exceptionally well preserved. Examined under UV light, no restoration, repairs, chips or cracks were detected.

fig 4. A circular Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate featuring hand-painted apples and berries in the centre surrounded by a cobalt blue border with heavy gold gilding.
fig 4. Royal Worcester Richard Sebright Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate, 1937

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Cabinet Plate to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224922
Dealers Internal Ref
B1817
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Royal Worcester Richard Sebright Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate, 1937

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A circular Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate featuring hand-painted apples and berries in the centre surrounded by a cobalt blue border with heavy gold gilding.
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Royal Worcester introduced painted fruit designs in the late 19th century, establishing a tradition where specialist artists spent years perfecting still-life depictions of fruit on fine porcelain.

These plates are crafted from fine porcelain, decorated with ceramic enamels across multiple kiln firings, and finished with detailed gold leaf gilding along the border.

Authentic items feature the official printed Royal Worcester factory mark on the reverse, date codes indicating the manufacturing year, and an artist signature within the painted composition.

Display the plate on a stand atop a sideboard, group it with contemporary ceramics on open shelving, or mount it on a neutral wall to draw attention to the cobalt and gold gilding.

Dust gently with a soft microfiber cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical solvents, or hot water immersion to prevent wear to the gilding and enamel surface.
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