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Large KPM porcelain plaque after Louis Gallait

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

Description
Large KPM porcelain plaque after Louis Gallait
German, Late 19th Century
Frame: height 53cm, width 48cm, depth 6cm
Plaque: height 40cm, width 35cm

Signed to the front lower right and with impressed KPM marks to reverse, this superb porcelain plaque takes for its subject an artwork by Louis Gallait, a leading Belgian artist of the nineteenth century. It depicts a young man playing the violin before a rocky ledge, while a sleeping maiden rests her head in his lap, her eyes closed. A hat full of grapes sit at his feet, and a tambourine is scattered in the foreground to the lower right.

The idyllic rocky outcrop on which they rest contrasts with the numinous power of the atmospheric mountainous backdrop, drawing attention to the poignancy and intimacy of the composition. The emotional resonance of the interaction is highlighted by the pensive look of the young man, who plays his violin in pizzicato so as not to disturb his companion. The original painting is variously called 'The Power of Music,' 'Music Hath Charms,' and fittingly: 'Consolation,' or 'Solace.' Gallait's original survives in more than one version: one is purportedly in the National Museum of Warsaw, another in the Hermitage, while one is for certain in the collection of the Walters Art Museum of Baltimore.

Artist/Maker: KPM

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, Giltwood.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	17176
Incollect Reference #:	622489

Dimensions

W.	18.9 in;	H.	20.87 in;	D.	2.36 in;
W.	48 cm;	H.	53 cm;	D.	6 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 |