Jaguar Jungle & Winter Game Birds Collector Plates
Decorative art; porcelain dinnerware/collector plates • Lynn Chase (American, b. 1946); manufactured by Lynn Chase Designs
Style & Movement
Contemporary Wildlife Art / High-End Decorative Chinoiserie
Medium & Technique
Fine porcelain with overglaze polychrome enamel transfers and 24-karat gold hand-applied accents
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1988-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10 to 12 inches in diameter; circular format
Subject Description
A set of three porcelain plates featuring wildlife motifs: one plate depicts two white cranes under a pine branch (Winter Game Birds series) with a faux-marbleized red border and geometric gold Greek key patterns; two plates depict a Zebra and a Thompson's Gazelle (Jaguar Jungle series) set within scalloped white cartouches against amber-toned marbled borders with gold accents.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible surface wear and stains
Estimated Market Value
$45 - $75 USD for the set of three
Auction Estimate
$30 - $60 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced luxury consumer goods; likely acquired through high-end department stores or specialty boutiques; no specific provenance marks visible except for expected maker's stamps on reverse.
Art Historical Significance
Lynn Chase is a notable wildlife artist and conservationist who popularized high-end animal-themed porcelain. Her 'Jaguar Jungle' pattern, launched in 1988, is her most successful line and won the International Tabletop Award. While commercially produced, the work reflects the 1980s-90s trend for luxury 'Art for the Table' and philanthropic branding, as a portion of profits funded the Lynn Chase Wildlife Foundation.
Notable Features
Features the signature faux-marbled wide borders and heavy 24k gold detailing characteristic of early Lynn Chase Designs productions.
Condition Issues
Significant surface staining and potential mildew or moisture damage appearing as dark spotting on the white central areas of all plates; minor rubbing to gold gilt edges; general surface grime.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional cleaning with mild non-abrasive detergents to address spotting; display in a climate-controlled environment to prevent further foxing-like staining; avoid dishwasher use; store with archival fleece separators.
Collector Notes
Lynn Chase