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Flora Danica porcelain

Flora Danica porcelain. Made 1790-1803 at the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, decorated with botanical drawings of Denmark’s flora. Tradition has it that it was commisioned as a gift for Catharine the Great of Russia, who died, however, before the set was finished. It is still used by the Royal Family on special occasions.

For more information on the royal collection of porcelain, please visit the website of the Danish monarchy

Relations

1775-1800

The time of peace lasted to the end of the century, and neutral Denmark continued to enjoy an economic upturn. At the same time a Danish nationalist tendency made its mark.

Sèvres porcelain

Sèvres porcelain presented to Christian VII in 1768 when he visited the factory in Sèvres.

Punchbowl

Punchbowl showing the naval battle of Copenhagen on 2nd April, 1801. Made by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory and presented by Count Roepstorff to a non-commissioned officer who took part in the battle.

Punchbowl

Punchbowl of Chinese porcelain. It pictures Peter Appleby’s ropewalk and shipyard at Christianshavn. For more information on the royal collection of porcelain, please visit the website of the Danish monarchy

Frederik V, 1752

Portrait of Frederik V, painted by J.J. Töpfer, 1752, on a pedestal of Meissen porcelain.

Christian VII, 1789

Portrait of Christian VII in his coronation robes.

Juliane Marie, bust

Bust of Queen Juliane Marie, made at the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, which was eagerly supported by the Queen.