Offered by: Levy Galleries
227 West 17th Street New York City, NY 10011 , United States Call Seller 212.628.7088

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Important Chinese Export Platter from the Governor Dewitt Clinton Service

$ 4,500
  • Description
    With the Initials “DWMC” for DeWitt Clinton and his Wife Maria Clinton

    Reference: Please see David Sanctuary Howard New York and the China Trade, plate c66, page 104 and the discussion on page 113. The State Department, the New York Historical Society, and Winterthur Museum also own parts of this service.

    Provenance: This very large service was made for DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828) and his wife Maria, who were married in 1796. Clinton was an influential force in the political life of New York; he was a member of the New York State Assembly, a United States Senator, mayor of New York City, a candidate for President of the United States, and governor of New York.
  • More Information
    Period: 19th Century
    Creation Date: 1803
    Styles / Movements: Chinese Export, Traditional
    Dealer Reference #: 6984
    Incollect Reference #: 368723
Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.

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