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Pair of large KPM porcelain portrait plaques after Balthasar Denner

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

Description
Pair of large KPM porcelain portrait plaques after Balthasar Denner
German, Late 19th Century
Frames: height 57cm, width 49cm, depth 3.5cm
Plaques: height 38cm, width 30.5, depth 0.5cm

After a pair of portraits by the 18th century German artist Balthasar Denner (1685-1749), these fine porcelain plaques were made by KPM, and a depict a elderly man and lady, full of stern character and showing clear testaments to their ages, in a pair of giltwood frames. Balthasar Denner was a highly regarded portrait artist, specialising in these sort of half-length and head-and-shoulder portraits, where the face is the sole focus and other paraphernalia are discarded. These plaques replicate perfectly Denner's meticulous, worked, stern and rigorous style and technique.

The plaques are impressed with KPM and sceptre marks, with further marks and numerals displaying their authenticity.

Artist/Maker: K.P.M.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	17192
Incollect Reference #:	601109

Dimensions

W.	19.29 in;	H.	22.44 in;	D.	1.38 in;
W.	49 cm;	H.	57 cm;	D.	3.5 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.