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Chinese Porcelain Bowl, James Giles Decorated, London, C. 1765.
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Chinese Porcelain Bowl, James Giles Decorated, London, C. 1765.

18th century
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Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated in the James Giles workshop, London, c. 1765; the porcelain c. 1750. The fluted bowl, hand painted in famille rose style enamels,with panels of Chinese boys, holding birds in garden settings, and panels of flowering plants.

Divided by Japanese brocade style panels of chrysanthemum Mons against a gilt cell diaper motif, on an iron red ground.

The interior with a further iron red chrysanthemum Mon and four petals.

Diameter – 14 cm, 5 1/2”.

Height – 6.5 cm, 2 1/2”.

Condition – Minor wear to the gilding. No damage. No restoration.

A similar example can be found in the Ashmoleum Museum, Oxford, and

illustration 95, in ‘James Giles, China and Glass Painter’, Stephen Hanscombe.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this James Giles Porcelain Bowl to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119607
Description
Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated in the James Giles workshop, London, c. 1765; the porcelain c. 1750.
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The fluted bowl, hand painted in famille rose style enamels,with panels of Chinese boys, holding birds in garden settings, and panels of flowering plants.
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fig 1. A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures.
fig 1. Chinese Porcelain Bowl, James Giles Decorated, London, C. 1765.

Divided by Japanese brocade style panels of chrysanthemum Mons against a gilt cell diaper motif, on an iron red ground.

The interior with a further iron red chrysanthemum Mon and four petals.

Diameter – 14 cm, 5 1/2”.

fig 2. A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures.
fig 2. Chinese Porcelain Bowl, James Giles Decorated, London, C. 1765.

Height – 6.5 cm, 2 1/2”.

Condition – Minor wear to the gilding. No damage. No restoration.

A similar example can be found in the Ashmoleum Museum, Oxford, and

illustration 95, in ‘James Giles, China and Glass Painter’, Stephen Hanscombe.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this James Giles Porcelain Bowl to the 18th Century.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119607
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Archive I A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures.

Chinese Porcelain Bowl, James Giles Decorated, London, C. 1765.

Archive II A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures. View II
Archive III A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures. View III
Archive IV A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures. View IV
Archive V A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures. View V
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A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures.
Chinese porcelain bowl, James Giles decorated, London, c. 1765.
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A fluted 18th-century Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in London with alternating panels of orange diaper work and hand-painted figures.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialPorcelain, Overglaze Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourOrange, White, Pink, Green
  • MotifsFluted body, Chinoiserie figure with bird, Chrysanthemum roundels, Iron-red diaper panels
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Chinese porcelain bowl dates from the 18th century in the Georgian Chinoiserie style, produced around 1765 in London within the James Giles workshop on porcelain from around 1750. The piece is constructed from porcelain finished with overglaze enamel and gold leaf, displaying an orange, white, pink, and green colour palette with minor wear to the gilding. Details visible include a fluted body, a hand-painted figure in a pink robe holding a bird in a garden setting, chrysanthemum roundels, and iron-red diaper panels, alongside a circular foot. Measuring 6.5 cm high by 14 cm wide and 14 cm deep, the bowl stands on a small circular foot rim. In a modern interior, this item suits placement on a sideboard top to hold small decorative items or stand as a standalone display piece in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The construction involves a white glazed body with scalloped rim edges and finely delineated polychrome enamel illustrations of plants, figures, and geometric patterns.

FAQs

In the 18th century, plain undecorated or partially decorated Chinese export porcelain was imported into England and enamelled by independent London workshops, most prominently the studio of James Giles.

The base body consists of hard-paste Chinese porcelain, fired at high temperatures before overglaze enamel pigments and gilding were applied by hand and re-fired in lower-temperature muffle kilns.

Authentic pieces are identified by signature palette colours such as distinctive iron-red, wet-looking gilding, characteristic figure painting, and stylistic foliage patterns typical of the Soho workshop.

These pieces function as focal points when displayed on mahogany sideboards, within glazed bookcases, or as central accent pieces on mantelpieces alongside contemporary art.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals, immersion, or extreme temperature changes that can damage overglaze enamels and gilding.
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