This striking 19th-century portrait plaque features a finely hand-painted depiction of a noblewoman in ceremonial attire, dressed in a rich blue gown and an elaborate white and gold headdress, adorned with a jeweled collar. The porcelain medallion is inset into an ornate repoussé brass frame, lavishly decorated with Renaissance-inspired dragons, shields, and foliage in deep relief. An exceptional example of historicist decorative art, the piece masterfully fuses fine porcelain artistry with sculptural metalwork, ideal for collectors of 19th-century European craftsmanship.
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- Raised gilded brass frame with dragons and heraldic elements
- Convex glazed porcelain medallion
Details:
• Origin: Continental Europe (likely France or Germany)
• Date: c. 1880
• Maker: Unknown
• Material: Porcelain insert set in cast and gilded brass
• Decoration: Hand-painted portrait of a noble lady in Renaissance costume
• Dimensions: Diameter: 30 cm / 11.8 in; - Portrait medallion diameter: 11.5 cm / 4.53 in
• Condition: Excellent overall condition - Minor surface wear to the painting on the porcelain (visible in photos) - No cracks or structural damage.
(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)
A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
