Lot 508
  • 508

A large KPM porcelain rectangular plaque of 'In Pursuit of Fortune' late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, porcelain
  • width 18 7/8 in.; height 11 3/8 in.
  • 48 cm; 28.7 cm
painted by C. Il(?)ksche, with Avarice chasing Fortune, closely followed Death riding a black horse, after Rudolf Henneberg's 'Jagd nach dem Glück', impressed sceptre over K.P.M. and W marks and impressed measurements, Dresden mark in blue and inscribed in black 'Die Jagd nach dem Glücke von Henneberg. Berlin'.

Condition

In good condition.
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Catalogue Note

The original painting is now in the National Galerie, Berlin, Germany.