Late 19th century, impressed scepter and ''KPM'' mark, further impressed ''H'' and incised ''12. 9 3/4'', signed lower left ''C- Mlt'' (Carl Meinelt active 1860-1882), depicting a maiden seated beside a stream in a grassy landscape with a Roman temple in the distance, within a giltwood frame, overall: 20.75'' H x 18.25'' W x 2.5'' D; the plaque only: 12.5'' H x 10'' W x 0.25'' D, est:$4000/6000

Condition: Very good condition overall. The plaque with only light marks commensurate with age. Colors bright. The frame 19th century, with general marks and scratches commensurate with age. Rubbed wear to gilding revealing red bole. Scattered minor chipped losses and shrinkage cracks.