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ANTIQUE #SA1112491

Antique Porcelain Plaque In Gilded Frame Of Abraham19th C

£750    $948    €900
This is a magnificent and finely painted porcelain plaque, probably Berlin, finely painted with a portrait of Abraham expelling Hagar and her son,  in a stunning giltwood frame.
 
The plaque is depicted in warm colours which convey softness and harmony and it is finished in great detail to the highest of standards.
 
It is is set within its original antique giltwood frame, which adds extra elegance to this splendid piece.
 
Add this beautiful plaque to any wall in your home.
 
Condition:
 
The plaque and the frame both in excellent condition, with only very minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use,  please see photos for confirmation.
 
Dimensions in cm:
 
Height 25 cm x Width 20 cm x Depth 4.5 cm  - Frame
 
Height 17 cm x Width 12 cm  - Plaque
 
Dimensions in inches:
 
Height 10 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 2 inches - Frame
 
Height 7 inches x Width 5 inches - Plaque
 
The Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin German: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin, abbreviated as KPM, also known as the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin and whose products are generally called Berlin porcelain, was founded in 1763 by King Frederick II of Prussia (known as Frederick the Great). Its actual origins, however, lie in three private enterprises which, under crown patronage, were trying to establish the production of ''white gold'' (i.e. porcelain) in Berlin from the mid-18th century onwards.
 
The company logo is a cobalt blue sceptre, which is stamped painted prior to 1837 on every piece. All painted pieces produced by KPM are signed by the painter. KPM is still producing to this day; each piece of dishware and decorative porcelain is entirely unique.
 
KPM has produced a number of dishware forms and porcelain figurines throughout its history. Some forms have hardly changed their shape in over 200 years of production. Frederick the Great, who, as the owner, jokingly referred to himself as his own ''best customer'', was under the spell of the Rococo style dur...
Antique #SA1112491, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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