Antique German miniature Meissen porcelain plaque

By Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

£7,500

The diminutive size of this Meissen porcelain plaque does not detract from its high quality imagery, which takes inspiration from classical mythology.

 

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Description

This fine Meissen plaque depicts a faun and nymph in a reeded setting on the water's edge, with two other figures surrounding and a running boar to the foreground. The manner of execution is accomplished, with the style employed resembling works from the Renaissance, particularly in the use of shade to render sculptural form.

The porcelain plaque is housed in a metal frame and bears the crossed sword mark of the Meissen manufactory to the reverse.

Details

Artist / Maker
By Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)
Country of Origin
German
Date of Manufacture
19th Century
Period
19th Century
Style
Figurative Art, Meissen, Mythological
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Multi-coloured

Dimensions

Height
11 cm / 4.3 inches
Width
13.5 cm / 5.1 inches
Depth
1 cm / 0.4 inches

Reference:
9414

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