Sgnd ANTIQUE Porcelain PORTRAIT PLAQUE Sexy GIRL & HARP

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Buyer pays NOTHING for professional packing and insured shipping.(That is for U.S. LOWER 48 only. Elsewhere in the known Universe - request quote.) All Customs forms will state actual selling price of items shipped internationally. I never intended to become a hoarder; or a collector, for that matter. However, it was pointed out to me yesterday that I had stashed away nearly a dozen portrait miniatures and paintings on porcelain in a drawer I seldom even open. “She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed” put forth a strong suggestion that I go ahead and sell them, take the proceeds and put a new set of tires on her car. I guess that makes sense, but still; What was she doing snooping around in my drawers anyway? This is my favorite. It’s German, of course, and it carries the “Wagner” signature, lower right. Most refer to these incredible works of art as “KPM, Berlin.” It remains in the original easel frame, which is likely gilded bronze. There is no damage to either the porcelain or the frame. It’s just exactly the kind we all look for even though they’ve become almost impossible to find anymore. (I guess other people have secret drawers besides me.) Only the finest porcelain painters were able to let the subject’s personality and mood come through, and this is an exquisite example. I also love to see a work in which the painter isn’t afraid to show the hands of his or her subject – one of the more difficult bits of the human anatomy to depict with lifelike accuracy. The delicate fancywork of the frame, including the ribbon bow, is just perfect for the piece; don’t you think? It is most certainly the original. The porcelain plaque is 5 ¼” by nearly 4”. We’ll look at all the information on the back, but it’s clearly from Dresden and carries all the appropriate marks . . . and more. You’ll find the “Wagner” signature, as I mentioned earlier, but the fascinating part is where the porcelain painter found his inspiration. That’s on there too. She holds a tambourine with a blue ribbon attached, so I’m sure she danced for coins. Was she a young peasant girl who walked to a public square every day just to make enough money for bread? Well, no. Her situation was even more dire. On the old browned out sticker we see the title of the work: Heimatlos. In German, that means homeless. Wagner’s work was inspired by a famous canvas of the same name – the work of Wilhelm Kray (1828-1829). I was thrilled to find that information on the reverse. It is seldom revealed. Wagner, by the way, used a blank plaque of the highest quality created by Hutchenreuther. The impressed crown mark was used by them during the period. Here at 341, I have two "Prime Directives:" First: I never, under any circumstances, use a reserve, and everything starts at $9, sometimes even less. And, I never end auctions early or use BIN. Second: I don't clean, repair, or otherwise monkey around with anything. I push enough dust aside to note any flaws, but if I discovered it in some dusty attic, you can look forward to a little dust on it when it gets to your house. If it has a flaw or a wart, I'll tell you about it. So rest easy and have some fun. Why not place a little tiny bid right now so's you don't forget about it later. The “Julius Greiner Sohn” tag might be of special interest to those who feel they need to track down just exactly which “Wagner” created the painting. There were more than one, but to me it’s neither here nor there. The skill of the artist speaks for itself. Now can you see why I stuck it away in my private drawer? It’s a sensuous work with an even deeper meaning once you know the story. And that’s the kind of this I love. (ok… especially the sensuous part. I’ll admit it.) If you want but one example of these disappearing works on porcelain, this would be a fine choice. It’s most certainly of investment quality. Use the sturdy easel leg and stand it in a prominent place, or . . . . . . or hang it. The frame is made to be used either way. Remember my prime directives? No minimums – Never a reserve? Well . . . This is when I sometimes get a little nervous about it – especially when I see almost all others of this quality with a huge ”BIN” or starting price – usually up in the thousands. Of well . . . Nobody twisted my arm. I chose my method of selling simply because I absolutely love real, honest-to-goodness auctions. GOOD LUCK to both of us. Buyer pays NOTHING for professional packing and insured shipping. (That is for U.S. Lower 48 only. Elsewhere in the known Universe - request quote.) All Customs forms will state actual selling price of items shipped internationally. Click here to go have a look at my other auctions.