Lot 510
  • 510

A KPM porcelain rectangular plaque of 'The Card Players' late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood, porcelain
  • length 12 5/8 in.; height 10 3/8 in.
  • 32 cm; 26.5 cm
painted by L. E. Schinzel, signed, after Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, with two deceitful card players, impressed sceptre over K.P.M. mark and various incised numerals, inscribed on the reverse Falschspieler v. Caravaggio / Dresden.

Condition

Good condition.
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Catalogue Note

The original painting resides in the Alte Gemäldegalerie in Dresden, Germany.