Antique European Hand-Painted Decorative Ceramic Plaque / Wall Plate
Description:
An authentic late 19th to early 20th-century antique round ceramic (faience) plaque featuring a beautiful, classically inspired romantic scene. The artwork is completely hand-painted, displaying fine academic details, rich textures, and gilded accents on the drapery.
The reverse side shows genuine signs of age on the unglazed ceramic body and carries factory markings: a distinct black stamped number "3", a small letter "D" below it, and faint traces of an old blue manufacturer's stamp (mostly faded/illegible due to age). Includes an old wire hanger.
Estimated Period: ca. 1890–1910s (Victorian / Edwardian / Art Nouveau era).
Style / Theme: Academic Art / Mythological / Romantic Salon Scene (in the manner of Hans Zatzka / Paul Thumann).
Material: Unglazed ceramic (faience) base, hand-painted.
Condition Report (Selling AS IS):
The item is in vintage/antique condition with significant age-related wear. There is noticeable flaking, paint lifting, and minor chips to the paint layer, particularly on the right side (dark background) and on the column/sky area. Beautiful heavy natural craquelure throughout. No structural cracks to the ceramic body itself. Requires professional stabilization/restoration or can be displayed as a rustic, historical decorative piece. Please inspect all high-resolution macro photos carefully before offerding.
Shipping:
Will be shipped securely from Sweden via PostNord (registered mail) with heavy-duty bubble wrap and a sturdy box to protect the fragile paint layer. Shipping price is fixed at $22. Worldwide shipping available.
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