A remarkable 19th-century decorative plaque featuring a finely hand-painted portrait of a lady in a feathered hat, set into an ornate, repoussé-style gilded brass mount. The porcelain medallion, painted with delicate realism and soft pastels, is framed by a bold Renaissance Revival border with stylized dragons and heraldic motifs. The combination of porcelain miniature art and cast-metalwork makes this piece highly collectible and emblematic of the 1800s European decorative taste.
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- Rococo-style frame with repoussé dragons and beading
- Multilevel cast brass with warm aged patina
Details:
• Origin: Likely Germany or Austria
• Date: c. 1870–1890
• Maker: Unknown (Continental Europe)
• Material: Hand-painted porcelain and gilded brass
• Decoration: Finely painted female portrait on glazed porcelain
• Dimensions: Diameter: 30 cm / 11.8 in; - Portrait medallion diameter: 11.5 cm / 4.53 in
• Condition: Excellent condition with minor expected age-related patina on brass - No cracks or restoration to porcelain.
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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.
