A BERLIN KPM PORCELAIN PLAQUE TITLED CLEMENTINE, AFTER CONRAD KIESEL (1846-1861)
$22,000.00
This fine porcelain plaque depicts an auburn beauty adorned with a crown of clementine leaves after the painting by Prof. Conrad Kiesel (1846-1921). The present subject, ‘Clementine’, is possibly based on a role played by the famous 19th century actress Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert (1818-1861), also known as ‘Lola Montez, the Spanish dancer.’
Inscribed ‘nach C. Kiesel’ on bottom right hand side of plaque, impressed sceptre mark, ‘KPM’
Dimensions of plaque Height: 10" (25.5cm) Width: 8 1/4" (21.2cm)
Dimensions of Frame Height: 23" (59cm) Width: 19.5" (50cm)
