19th Century German Likely KPM Painted Porcelain Plaque, Girl With Parrot. Antique hand painted porcelain plaque depicting a realist portrait of a young girl feeding fruit to a green parrot. In molded wood frame with curved sight window.
Appraised as likely KPM, but unconfirmed. Unsigned.
Condition: Small damage to frame, inner lip lower left.
Overall Size: 21 3/4 x 19 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 13 1/4 x 11 in.
Fine German porcelain, celebrated for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and artistic innovation, has held a prominent place in European decorative arts since the early 18th century. Initiated by the groundbreaking work at Meissen, the first European hard-paste porcelain factory, German porcelain quickly became synonymous with technical mastery and elaborate design. Renowned makers like Meissen, KPM (Berlin), and later Rosenthal and Nymphenburg produced exquisite tableware, figurines, and decorative objects adorned with intricate hand-painted scenes, gilding, and delicate sculptural forms. Whether showcasing Rococo extravagance or Bauhaus modernism, fine German porcelain reflects both the evolving tastes of its time and a deep commitment to blending functionality with enduring beauty.
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