Description: KPM Porcelain Antique Plaque Painting of Mary Magdalene This exceptional porcelain plaque, by the leading German Berlin-based makers KPM (Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur), expertly painted, porcelain plaque is set in an ornate stucco and giltwood frame. The plaque depicts an evening scene, wherein Mary Magdalene lies prone on bedrock, swathed in a blue robe reading. The mode of execution is sombre, with a dark background and lightly illuminated foreground giving rise to chiaroscuro. The plaque is painted by M. Beetz, after the treatment of the same subject by the highly celebrated Renaissance artist Correggio (Italian, 1489-1534). Signature can be seen under foot. The plaque is Impressed with KPM and scepter mark. Dimensions:Plaque 14 3/4” 11 3/4”Frame 21 1/2” 18 1/2”Depth 1 1/4” In great condition, light wear common with antiques may be present. Please look over carefully. This was purchased in 1987 from the famed Beverly Hills antique dealer Willowdale Galleries on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. Receipts are not available but it was purchased in ‘87 for $10,000.One owner DISCLAIMER/FAQS: *ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND REVIEWED. DUE TO BEING PRE OWNED THEY MAY CONTAIN MARKS, DISTRESSING, HOLES OR OTHER IMPERFECTIONS. *PLEASE REVIEW THE ITEM'S MEASUREMENTS AND CONDITION PROVIDED IN THE DESCRIPTION BELOW BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE AS WE DO NOT OFFER RETURNS OR REFUNDS. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS. *WE SHIP DAILY, MONDAY THROUGHFRIDAY. ALL ORDERS ARE TRACKED AND USUALLY ARRIVE WITHIN 3-5 WORKING DAYS. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS DO TAKE MORE TIME. PLEASE CONSIDER WHEN BUYING. *FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ORDER, PLEASE MESSAGE US. OUR TEAM WILL RESPOND PROMPTLY TO ASSIST YOU.
Price: 5750 USD
Location: Bonita, California
End Time: 2024-08-08T23:29:49.000Z
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Artist: M. Beetz
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Signed By: M. Beetz
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Signed: Yes
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
Material: Oil
Item Length: 21 in
Region of Origin: Germany
Framing: Framed
Subject: Mary Magdalene, Penitent Magdalene
Type: Painting
Item Height: 18 in
Theme: Religious
Features: Framed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899