Large KPM Berlin Porcelain Serving Tray
Large KPM Berlin Porcelain Serving Tray
18th Cent., Germany
Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM Berlin), Germany
Marking(s); notes: Underglaze cobalt-blue Prussian sceptre mark with horizontal slash; overglaze red painter's mark “1.”; German, circa 1780–1790s; late 18th century
Materials: glazed porcelain, polychrome enamel, iron-red enamel, gilt decoration
Cataloger Note: Late 18th-century German porcelain serving tray by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM Berlin), featuring an elegant oval form with scalloped edges and molded rocaille scroll handles accented in pink enamel and gilding. The border is embellished with delicate gilt trellis patterns and hand-painted floral sprigs. The central reserve displays a finely executed pastoral figural scene painted in iron-red camaïeu, employing varying tonal intensities to create depth and detail. The composition reflects the refined Rococo and early Neoclassical decorative traditions of late 18th-century Berlin porcelain.
L. 14" x W. 10.5" x H. 2"
Condition
The piece shows chipping to the outer raised foot rim on the underside. The rest of the porcelain body and front artwork appear intact. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
Large KPM Berlin Porcelain Serving Tray
18th Cent., Germany
Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM Berlin), Germany
Marking(s); notes: Underglaze cobalt-blue Prussian sceptre mark with horizontal slash; overglaze red painter's mark “1.”; German, circa 1780–1790s; late 18th century
Materials: glazed porcelain, polychrome enamel, iron-red enamel, gilt decoration
Cataloger Note: Late 18th-century German porcelain serving tray by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM Berlin), featuring an elegant oval form with scalloped edges and molded rocaille scroll handles accented in pink enamel and gilding. The border is embellished with delicate gilt trellis patterns and hand-painted floral sprigs. The central reserve displays a finely executed pastoral figural scene painted in iron-red camaïeu, employing varying tonal intensities to create depth and detail. The composition reflects the refined Rococo and early Neoclassical decorative traditions of late 18th-century Berlin porcelain.
L. 14" x W. 10.5" x H. 2"
Condition
The piece shows chipping to the outer raised foot rim on the underside. The rest of the porcelain body and front artwork appear intact. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
