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Two antique KPM painted porcelain plaques in giltwood frames

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

Description
Two antique KPM painted porcelain plaques in giltwood frames
Germany, 19th Century
Height 47cm, width 39cm, depth 4cm

This pair of portraits are of oval form, and depict the half-length figures of a young boy and girl. The boy has fair, shoulder-length hair and wears a white shirt and green-lined brown overcoat. He turns to his right and gazes off into the distance. The boy’s portrait is positioned before a brown background, while the girl’s is set against light grey. She has long, dark hair and brown eyes, which she directs out at the viewer. The girl wears a white, red and gold outfit.

When viewed close-up, it is possible to see how the artist has used fine, well-blended brushstrokes to capture the detail of the faces. The figures’ eyelashes, for instance, have been carefully delineated.

The paintings are set within velvet and giltwood frames, with carved acanthus leaf borders. ‘G.W.S.’, the artist’s signature, is signed in the lower right of the girl’s portrait, and the back of both panels are stamped with a sceptre, ‘KPM / G’. KPM, or Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, was a highly successful porcelain factory, which was based in Berlin, Germany. The ‘G’ refers to ‘Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky’, who founded a porcelain factory that served as the forebear for the KPM. KPM porcelain wares are now highly sought after by collectors.

Artist/Maker: KPM (Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, Velvet, Giltwood.
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	14542
Incollect Reference #:	792031

Dimensions

W.	15.35 in;	H.	18.5 in;	D.	1.57 in;
W.	39 cm;	H.	47 cm;	D.	4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |