J. EVANS Sold at Auction Prices

SET OF EIGHT MINTONS PORCELAIN CABINET PLATES IN THE MANNER OF CHRISTOPHER DRESSER, SIGNED J. EVANS, 1869-83.

Each painted in the center with an Asian view within a gilt chased border and semi-circular panels painted to simulate cloisonne, the turquoise ground patterned with oeil-de-perdrix and flowerhead trellis diaper panels, five scenes identified, impressed "MINTONS," 1872 and 1883 date cyphers, printed "MINTONS/ DAVIS COLLAMORE & CO., NEW YORK" marks, painted date cyphers for 1869, pattern "g 4561." Diameter 9 1/2 inches.The views depict "Chapel in the great Temple Macao," "The Pass of Yang Chow," "The Western Tiered Hills," and two of the "Five Horse's Heads;" three are not identified.