Viennese Imperial Porcelain Picture Plate, Austria, 1813

Description

Porcelain plate decorated with fine veduta painting: in the mirror octagonal picture panel against golden background, framed with matte gold … more Porcelain plate decorated with fine veduta painting: in the mirror octagonal picture panel against golden background, framed with matte gold painted festoons above and below the picture, depicting the view of Baden bei Wien from the Kalvarienberg (Calvary). Reddish brown plate flag framed with delicate intertwined floral tendrils in gold, as well as gold borders. Inscription on the bottom of the plate: 'Vue de Baaden, en Autriche.' - View of Baaden, in Austria. View of Baden near Vienna from the Kalvarienberg, presumably from the site of the Beethoven Temple, erected in 1927 to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Manufactory: 'Alt Wien' Old Imperial Austrian Porcelain Manufactory Vienna Date of manufacture: 1813 Technique: white handmade porcelain, painted, glossy finish, gold staffage Size: diameter: 24.4 cm / 9.60 in height: 3.7 cm / 1.45 in Marks: - Underglaze blue shield from the Imperial Manufactory Vienna - Year's mark '813' for the the year of origin 1813 - former's number 19 - painter's number 44 - Old sticker with written number 135 Condition: very good This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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