This elegant 19th-century porcelain plate exemplifies the refined artistry of the Imperial and Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Vienna (k.k. Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur), known in the collecting world as Royal Vienna. It features a mythological scene of three putti – symbolizing an allegory of the harvest – finely hand-painted in soft pastel tones. They rest on sheaves of wheat beneath a serene sky, rendered in exceptional detail.
The central medallion is framed by lavish gilded bands and surrounded by a cobalt blue border, richly adorned with neoclassical and pastoral motifs in hand-applied raised gold. The composition, technique, and luxurious finish all point to the influence of the late Rococo Revival and Neoclassical Vienna school of porcelain art.
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• Era: ca. 1860–1880
Details:
• Origin: Vienna, Austria
• Maker: Royal Vienna (Imperial & Royal Porcelain Manufactory)
• Material: Hard-paste porcelain, hand-painted and gilded
• Style: Rococo Revival / Neoclassical
• Mark: Blue beehive (shield) mark on the reverse, underglaze – consistent with 19th-century Royal Vienna attribution
• Dimensions: Diameter – 24 cm (9.45 inches)
• Condition: Excellent for age. Minor surface wear to gold areas. No cracks or restorations.
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