A finely detailed portrait plaque featuring a hand-painted profile of a noblewoman in elaborate Renaissance dress, set into a richly embossed brass frame. The woman’s attire—with her dramatically folded red headdress, golden embellishments, and green mantle—evokes courtly iconography typical of 16th-century portraiture. The central porcelain medallion is flawlessly executed with precision and delicacy, while the surrounding brass mount is cast in high relief with mythical creatures and heraldic motifs, enhancing the piece’s historic character. This is a striking example of 19th-century European neoclassical revival, merging fine painting with sculptural metalwork.
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- Richly detailed repoussé brass frame with foliate and dragon motifs
- Convex glazed porcelain plaque
Details:
• Origin: Continental Europe (likely France or Germany)
• Date: c. 1899
• Maker: Unknown
• Material: Porcelain insert set in cast and gilded brass
• Decoration: Hand-painted portrait with vivid Renaissance attire
• Dimensions: Diameter: 30 cm / 11.8 in; - Portrait medallion diameter: 11.5 cm / 4.53 in
• Condition: Excellent overall. No damage to the porcelain. - Brass frame with gentle oxidation and patina appropriate to age.
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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.
