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A Berlin (K.P.M.) Rectangular Plaque, ‘The Wise and Foolish Virgins', Late 19th Century

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October 18, 10:47 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

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A Berlin (K.P.M.) Rectangular Plaque, ‘The Wise and Foolish Virgins', Late 19th Century


after a painting by Karl von Piloty (1826–1886), depicting the Parable of the ten Virgins, painted by Louis Knoeller, signed Knoeller, impressed sceptre mark, KPM, letters H, C, incised 16-12., framed


plaque height 12 1/4 in.; width 16 1/8 in.

31.2 cm.; 41 cm

Karl von Piloty painted three versions of this subject between 1881 and 1884. The latter version is in the Sheldon Museum of Art, University of Nebraska.