1451 - Sideboard plate from the “Damascus Service” for Emperor Wilhelm II. KPM Berlin.

Sideboard plate from the “Damascus Service” for Emperor Wilhelm II. KPM Berlin. Scepter mark, red imperial orb, and Wilhelm II’s owner’s mark; year mark 1912. Delicate painting in purple, green, and gold. Ø 30 cm. Smooth form. Stylized decoration modeled after the Chinese “famille rose” style: on the rim, a border of lotus petals with chrysanthemum blossoms in three oval, multi-lobed medallions. The Damascus service was likely inspired by a “famille rose” bowl that Emperor Wilhelm II received as a gift during a trip to the Orient in 1898. The service is one of the last and arguably most opulent sets produced by the Berlin manufactory for Emperor Wilhelm II. Bidding start: Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated 2:20 p.m. (CET) Sideboard plate from the “Damascus Service” for Emperor Wilhelm II. KPM Berlin. Scepter mark, red imperial orb, and owner’s mark of Wilhelm II; year mark 1912. Fine painting in purple, green, and gold. Ø 30 cm. Smooth form. Stylized decoration based on the Chinese famille rose model: on the flag, a border of lotus petals with chrysanthemum blossoms in three oval, multi-lobed medallions. The Damascus service was likely inspired by a famille rose bowl that Emperor Wilhelm II received as a gift during a trip to the Orient in 1898. The service is one of the last and arguably most opulent sets produced by the Berlin manufactory for Emperor Wilhelm II. Call time: Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated time: 2:20 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement regarding the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.