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English Porcelain Plaque, Byron’s Dream, C. 1835.
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English Porcelain Plaque, Byron’s Dream, C. 1835.

19th century
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English porcelain plaque, ‘Byron’s Dream’, probably Davenport, c. 1835. The plaque, finely painted after James Duffield Harding, with figures resting before the classical Greek ruins of the Erechtheion temple, near the Acropolis, Athens. Byron naps on a rug, before a column, whilst his companions are engaged in conversation amongst the ruins.

Their camels graze before the temple.

Original gilt wood frame.

Overall dimensions including frame.

Width – 43 cm, 17”.

Depth – 39 cm, 15.5 cm.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

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Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this English Porcelain Plaque to the 19th Century.

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English porcelain plaque, ‘Byron’s Dream’, probably Davenport, c. 1835.
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The plaque, finely painted after James Duffield Harding, with figures resting before the classical Greek ruins of the Erechtheion temple, near the Acropolis, Athens.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Byron naps on a rug, before a column, whilst his companions are engaged in conversation amongst the ruins.

Their camels graze before the temple.

Original gilt wood frame.

Overall dimensions including frame.

Width – 43 cm, 17”.

Depth – 39 cm, 15.5 cm.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this English Porcelain Plaque to the 19th Century.

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Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A square hand-painted English porcelain plaque depicting figures among classical ruins, set within a heavily molded gilt frame.
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English Porcelain Plaque, Byron’s Dream, C. 1835.

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A square hand-painted English porcelain plaque depicting figures among classical ruins, set within a heavily molded gilt frame.
English porcelain plaque, Byron’s Dream, c. 1835.
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A square hand-painted English porcelain plaque depicting figures among classical ruins, set within a heavily molded gilt frame.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Giltwood
  • ColourGold and Blue
  • MotifsClassical columns, Ornate gilding, Architectural ruins

This William IV period English porcelain plaque, entitled Byron’s Dream, dates to around 1835 in the 19th Century style. The hand-painted enamel scene depicts figures resting among classical ruins with blue sky and green trees, set within an original heavily moulded giltwood frame with ornate repeating patterns. The overall dimensions including the frame are 43 cm in width and 39 cm in depth. Display this wall art piece in a principal reception room or above a sideboard in a study. The warm gold and blue tones complement traditional interiors, while the compact scale makes it suitable for hanging alongside paintings or as an individual focal point on a panelled wall.

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English porcelain plaques gained popularity during the early nineteenth century as decorative ceramic panels painted with overglaze enamels and fired multiple times. These items frequently depicted classical subjects, romantic poetry scenes, or landscapes adapted from contemporary oil paintings.

These plaques were formed from hard or soft porcelain paste, glazed, and detailed using vitreous enamel pigments. Once fired, the finished plaques were typically mounted in carved wooden or composition frames finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period pieces display fine brushwork executed in enamel, natural kiln irregularities on the unglazed reverse, and light surface wear consistent with age. Examination of the frame construction and gilding technique also provides evidence of period production.

A framed porcelain plaque can be integrated into a gallery wall display, positioned on a picture easel upon a mantelpiece, or hung individually in a narrow wall space to serve as a focal point.

Dust the ceramic plaque and gilt frame using a dry, soft-bristled brush. Avoid water, damp cloths, and chemical cleansers, as moisture can compromise the gilding and overglaze enamel decoration over time.
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