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Late C19th European Continental Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque After the Renaissance Master, Raphael.
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Late C19th European Continental Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque After the Renaissance Master, Raphael.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
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Late C19th European Continental hand-painted porcelain plaque after the Renaissance master, Raphael.

Finely painted gilt-wood framed and glazed rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Raphael painting of the Madonna and child with Saint John , known as the “Madonna of the Chair” or “Madonna della Seggiola” . The picture portrays Mary seated and embracing the Christ child whilst Saint John devoutly watches.

The porcelain plaque set within a velvet-covered mount .

The verso of the plaque unmarked, but probably produced by the KPM Factory, Berlin , Germany.

The back of the frame bearing a retail paper label with hand-scripted description, for ‘The Fine Art Society , London’.

Painted in around 1513 the painting is considered to be one of Raphael’s most important works, the original tondo painting is exhibited in the Pitti Palace Museum, Florence, Italy.

H ( plaque) 7”

W 5”

Germany c.1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1208975
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 264
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th European Continental hand-painted porcelain plaque after the Renaissance master, Raphael.

Finely painted gilt-wood framed and glazed rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Raphael painting of the Madonna and child with Saint John , known as the “Madonna of the Chair” or “Madonna della Seggiola” . The picture portrays Mary seated and embracing the Christ child whilst Saint John devoutly watches.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame.
fig 1. Late C19th European Continental Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque After the Renaissance Master, Raphael.

The porcelain plaque set within a velvet-covered mount .

The verso of the plaque unmarked, but probably produced by the KPM Factory, Berlin , Germany.

“
The back of the frame bearing a retail paper label with hand-scripted description, for ‘The Fine Art Society , London’.
M Lees and Sons
fig 2. A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame.
fig 2. Late C19th European Continental Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque After the Renaissance Master, Raphael.

Painted in around 1513 the painting is considered to be one of Raphael’s most important works, the original tondo painting is exhibited in the Pitti Palace Museum, Florence, Italy.

H ( plaque) 7”

W 5”

Germany c.1890

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208975
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 264
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame.

Late C19th European Continental Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque After the Renaissance Master, Raphael.

Archive II A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame. View V
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 360
Items Sold 1,595
M Lees and Sons
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A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame.
Late C19th European Continental hand-painted porcelain plaque after the Renaissance master, Raphael.
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A late nineteenth-century hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque depicting the Madonna and Child set within a velvet mount and an ornate swept gilt frame.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilded Wood, Velvet
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsMadonna and Child, Swept gilded frame, Velvet mount, Kiln-fired enamel
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This late nineteenth-century European Continental wall art piece comprises a hand-painted rectangular porcelain plaque set within a black velvet mount and a heavy, ornate swept gilded wooden frame with decorative scrolling corners and moulded edges. The kiln-fired enamel painting depicts the Madonna and Child with Saint John in vibrant hues of green, red, yellow and blue, following the Renaissance master Raphael. The plaque measures 17 cm high, 12 cm wide and 1 cm deep. Suitable for a narrow wall space in a traditional interior, the piece functions effectively as a standalone focal point or integrated into a gallery wall arrangement within a Victorian and Gothic decor scheme. The gilded frame provides a reflective finish that complements the detailed miniature portrait, while the dark velvet border frames the central imagery.

FAQs

Hand-painted porcelain plaques were decorative ceramic artworks popular across Europe during the nineteenth century, featuring fine mineral enamel painting fired onto porcelain sheets, often reproducing Renaissance religious works and portraits.

Artisans applied finely ground enamel paints to unglazed porcelain blanks before subjecting the pieces to high-temperature kiln firings to set the glazes, often mounting the completed plaques in velvet liners and carved giltwood frames.

Authentic period plaques exhibit smooth brushwork without modern printing dots under magnification, impressed maker numbers or symbols on the unglazed back, and age-consistent wear to the surrounding gilding.

These delicate artworks can be incorporated into modern gallery wall displays alongside framed line drawings or positioned on a mantelpiece to add historical texture and classical iconography.

Preserve the plaque by dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals that could damage the surrounding gilded frame and fabric mount.
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