Antique KPM porcelain plaque depicting Lengerich market

By KPM, Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (German, founded 1763)

£12,000

This finely painted porcelain plaque, by the prestigious Berlin manufacturer KPM, depicts a traditional German market scene in beautifully rendered detail.

 

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Description

The plaque depicts a bustling market scene in summer, with large crowds engaged busily in buying and selling. The market features a miniature theatre to the centre of the scene and the town of Lengerich can be seen in the background. The plaque is signed to the front lower right 'Längrich' and inscribed to the reverse 'Königl. Porzellan Manufactur in Berlin, 1844.'. The plaque is set within a fine giltwood frame which is titled to the centre 'Lengerich. / Jahrmarkt Scene.'.

Plaque: Height 26cm, width 21.5cm
Frame: Height 34cm, width 39cm, depth 6cm

Details

Artist / Maker
By KPM, Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (German, founded 1763)
Country of Origin
German
Date of Manufacture
1844
Period
19th Century
Style
Figurative Art, Genre, Urban Views / Townscapes
Material
Giltwood, Porcelain
Colour
Gold, Multi-coloured

Dimensions

Height
34 cm / 13.4 inches
Width
39 cm / 15.4 inches
Depth
6 cm / 2.4 inches

Reference:
15425

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