Painted-Porcelain Plaque Female Allegorical Figure
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Female allegorical figure representing Knowledge, Learning, or Enlightenment shown drawing the veil of Ignorance from her eyes and holding the illuminated Lamp of Knowledge, hand-painted porcelain oval plaque in a gilded frame with a red-velvet mat, Germany, ca. 1890; no signature or mark is visible. Numerous delicately-rendered details reveal evidence of a highly-skilled hand.
Dimensions: Plaque 6-1/2"H x 4-7/8" diameter; with frame 11"L x 8-3/4"W
Condition
On porcelain plaque, a few small touch-ups to background; on frame, separation to upper-left-hand miter joint, with areas of scratching and wear to gilding.
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Painted-Porcelain Plaque Female Allegorical Figure
Estimate $1,500 - $1,800
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