DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Fine Porcelain, Sterling Silver and Modern Furniture

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 18, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1213

GERMAN HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN PORTRAIT CHARGER

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
GERMAN HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN PORTRAIT CHARGER, 19TH C., DIA 13 1/2", FRAMED:A round porcelain charger hand painted at the well with a bust-length portrait of a young woman wearing a feathered hat, not signed, against a fired gold ground, the border adorned with anthemion, acanthus leaves, and circular reserves enclosing urns; marked in blue under glaze on the reverse with AR bisected by a faint red line, possibly that of Helena Wolfsohn, Dresden (see additional photo). Encased in a custom mahogany frame bordered by satinwood banding, Dia.16 3/4" overall.

Condition

The porcelain is in good condition. The frame has numerous age-related cracks (apparent in the photo).