205: ROYAL COPENHAGEN FLORA DANICA FUNGI BOTANICAL PLATES

The set of twelve, each displaying a different hand painted botanical study, are stamped underglaze verso with the maker's mark for the year 1966 and Latin name of each individual depiction.
Each measures 10 inches in diameter.
Mint condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches, utensil marks, bits of wear, losses, gold rubs or other issues. Very nice shine.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$7,000 - $8,000