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Porcelain plaque of a 19th Century German market by KPM

Creator: Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur (KPM)
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Porcelain plaque of a 19th Century German market by KPM
German, 1844
Plaque: Height 26cm, width 21.5cm
Frame: Height 34cm, width 39cm, depth 6cm

The 1844 summer market in the town of Lengerich, in the western German province of Westphalia, is the subject of this antique KPM porcelain plaque, making it an interesting piece of social history as well as a beautiful decorative piece. The scene shows the market in full swing, with a band playing on a stage above a throng of marketgoers and sellers. In the foreground, a boy is shown selling items of food from a tray hung around his neck, while behind him figures are shown sitting around a table drinking wine and conversing.

The plaque is set inside a giltwood frame decorated with foliate motifs and titled 'LENGERICH. / Jahrmarkt Scene.'. The plaque is signed 'Längrich' to the front lower right and bears the inscription 'Königl. Porzellan Manufactur in Berlin, 1844.' to the reverse.

Artist/Maker: Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, giltwood.
Creation Date:	1844
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15425
Incollect Reference #:	704918

Dimensions

W.	15.35 in;	H.	13.39 in;	D.	2.36 in;
W.	39 cm;	H.	34 cm;	D.	6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.