a berlin (KPM) porcelain painted plaque of an awakening beauty late 19/early 20th century

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 USD

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Description

the plaque height 4 7/8 in.; width 7 3/8 in.
12 cm; 18.7 cm

finely painted depicting a young woman lying in bed just opening her eyes, impressed KPM mark beneath a sceptre and letter J and measurement 183-120 on the reverse. Set within a carved giltwood frame.

Catalogue Note

The present lot is so subtly rendered that the viewer can see the figure's pupils as she awakens.