LS.S CARLSBAD AUSTRIA SGD. CONSTANCE ANTIQUE PORTRAIT PLATE C. 1891-15
LS.S CARLSBAD, AUSTRIA, 10” DIAMETER, SIGNED “CONSTANCE”, ANTIQUE PORCELAIN PORTRAIT PLATE, CIRCA 1891-1915
ITEM NUMBER: PFTP001057
PRICE: $125.00
This Portrait Plate is partially transfer printed with accents of hand painting. It carries the artist signature “Constance” at the 7 o’clock position.
The plate is executed in the style of Wagner and depicts an Austrian Princess with long auburn hair against a pastel background. The lady subject is accentuated by a gold gilded border.
COMMENT: Portrait Plates have always adorned the curio cabinets of the opulently wealthy for centuries.
Carlsbad was a famous porcelain manufacturer in the Bohemian part of Austria which dates back to 1794. Most beautiful pieces were made at the beginning of the 20th century. Marx & Gutherz is the most famous mark.
This exquisite china has adorned private estates along with the prominent, heads of state, diplomatic residences, even royalty for nearly two centuries.
CONDITION: Sad to mention, this plate has a crack in the border which measures approximately 1 1/2” length (which is illustrated in the photo) and there are a few minor surface scratches to the lady as is illustrated. Condition and collectability were factors taken into consideration while establishing a price.
ITEM NUMBER: PFTP001057
PRICE: $125.00
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