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porcelain plaque of the Queen of Prussia, Duchess Louise of Mechlenburg-Strelitz

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

Description
19th century KPM porcelain plaque of the Queen of Prussia, Duchess Louise of Mechlenburg-Strelitz

German, Late 19th Century

Plaque: Height 40cm, width 26cm

Frame: Height 46.5cm, width 32cm, depth 2cm

This beautiful antique porcelain plaque exhibits the fine quality of craftsmanship and artistry that the prestigious Berlin porcelain manufactory, KPM, is renowned for.

The plaque is delicately painted with the full-length portrait of Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1776-1810), Queen of Prussia and wife of King William III (1770-1840). Louise was a popular Queen and was respected for her successful negotiations with Napoleon, before he became Emperor of France. In this plaque, she is depicted descending the steps of the Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, which was the seat of the Prussian monarchy. She wears a simple robe a l'anglaise, which was fashionable at the time, and looks directly at the viewer in a symbol of power and majesty.

The plaque is signed to the lower right by the artist 'Emile Eckhart', who worked for KPM. It is painted after a famous work by celebrated German artist Gustav Karl Ludwig Richter (1823-1884), who was a leading artist of the time in the field of portraiture. The original painting hangs in the Museum of Cologne.

The plaque is set in a carved, Rococo style, giltwood frame. The reverse is impressed with the sceptre mark for KPM, and intriguingly also features various sketches and French inscriptions, adding to the charm and history of the work.

Artist/Maker: KPM, Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur

Materials: Porcelain

Ref: 13676

$30,000

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	13676
Incollect Reference #:	767234

Dimensions

W.	12.6 in;	H.	18.31 in;	D.	0.79 in;
W.	32 cm;	H.	46.5 cm;	D.	2 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.