Lot 158 , A German porcelain plaque of a Vestal Virgin, late 19th century, after the original painting by Angelica Kauffman, 17.5 x 12.5 cm, gilt
A German porcelain plaque of a Vestal Virgin, late 19th century, after the original painting by Angelica Kauffman, depicting a young maiden dressed in white holding an oil lamp leaning against a column, signed C. Hann?, lower left, 17.5 x 12.5 cm, gilt frame
Estimate £300-500
Porcelain plaque is in good condition although it is slightly loose in the gilt frame, the gilt frame itself has some slight losses to the moulded gilt decoration.
We have had the plaque out of the frame and it is NOT KPM
The size and impressed numbers point to another German factory
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Sold for £340