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Porcelain Plate Depicts Arab Horseman, France, 19th Century
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Porcelain Plate Depicts Arab Horseman, France, 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

A fine orientals porcelain plate depicts Arab horseman holding his rifle while riding his horse and chatting to a women walking next to him.

condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 2.5cm, Diameter: 38cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this French Orientalist Porcelain Plate to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA798843
Dealers Internal Reference
HHGE 1660
Description
A fine orientals porcelain plate depicts Arab horseman holding his rifle while riding his horse and chatting to a women walking next to him.

condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 2.5cm, Diameter: 38cm

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this French Orientalist Porcelain Plate to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA798843
Dealers Internal Ref
HHGE 1660
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A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard.
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Archive I A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard.

Porcelain Plate Depicts Arab Horseman, France, 19th Century

Archive II A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard. View II
Archive III A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard. View III
Archive IV A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard. View IV
Archive V A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard. View V
Archive VI A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard. View VI
Archive VII A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard. View VII
Archive VIII A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard. View VIII
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A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard.
PORCELAIN PLATE DEPICTS ARAB HORSEMAN, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
Ref: SA798843
A circular 19th-century French porcelain plate decorated with a hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an Arab horseman on a dark horse accompanied by a attendant in a sunny courtyard.
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  • ObjectCabinet Plates
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Orientalist
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourOchre and Earth Tones
  • MotifsHand-painted scene, Equestrian subject, Gilded rim, Architectural backdrop
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century French cabinet plate displays a hand-painted Orientalist scene executed in enamel and gold leaf on white porcelain. The polychrome decoration presents an Arab horseman in white robes holding a long rifle while mounted on a dark horse with a red and gold embellished saddlecloth, accompanied by an attendant walking through a sunny courtyard surrounded by ochre and earth-toned buildings under a pale blue sky. The circular porcelain body features a polished gilded rim with subtle signs of age to the fine finish. Measuring 2.5 cm high and 38 cm in diameter, this cabinet plate has a shallow circular profile suited for display. Positioned on a mantelpiece or styled within a gentleman's library, the plate brings nineteenth-century decorative arts into a traditional interior. The hand-painted equestrian subject and architectural backdrop provide visual depth when placed on a display stand or mounted securely on a wall within a living room, study, or hallway. The porcelain construction requires careful handling away from direct moisture, and cleaning involves gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to protect the painted enamel and gilt edge from wear over time.

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French Orientalist porcelain from the 19th century reflects the European interest in North African and Middle Eastern subjects, featuring hand-painted scenes of horsemen, architecture, and regional dress executed on fine ceramic surfaces.

These items were crafted from hard-paste porcelain fired at high temperatures, followed by detailed hand-painting using vitreous enamel pigments and gilding before undergoing a final glaze firing.

Authentic period pieces typically feature maker marks or artist signatures on the reverse, finely executed brushwork, natural wear to gilded rims, and smooth, high-quality glazes characteristic of French manufacture.

Display the piece on a dedicated stand upon a mantelpiece or sideboard, or mount it within a wall gallery arrangement to accentuate the detailed illustrative artwork.

Dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water immersion, chemical detergents, or abrasive rubbing which can strip delicate surface enamel and gilding.
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