MEISSEN - CABINET PLATE HAND PAINTED, 1890

MEISSEN - ANTIQUE BLUE QUATROFOIL CABINET PLATE HAND PAINTED, c.1890
This handsome hand-painted plate was made by Meissen in Germany, most likely around 1890. It features an undulating rim adorned with gilding and is divided into four distinct 'quatrefoil' sections. Two of these sections showcase finely painted floral decorations on a blue background, while the other two depict pairs of lovers in a rural landscape. The pictorial work on this plate is superbly executed with intricate details. It displays exceptionally well when showcased in a lit cabinet.
HALLMARKS: The blue 'crossed swords' mark on the base features pistol handles to the swords. The blue 'crossed swords' has 2 paralel gold marks. Very rare it were used for inside use - please see the screenshot from catalogue. This mark was used by Meissen since 1850. Incised under the white glaze on the base is the number which we can't read easily.
CONDITION: The plate is in very good condition with no cracks, restorations or chips. Some light signs of wear expected commensurate with age the gilding is sharp with a small amount of minor wear on the rim edge - which one could expect. It is not in any way noticeable.
CONDITION: The item is in very good, used condition. For additional information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a private old collection, Sunrise, Florida, USA, 1961-2016; 2. eBay, USA, February 17, 2020, Lot 274212076293; 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 17.5 cm (7 inches) in diameter.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $500 - $1,500 (significantly lower than today's market price).
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, porcelain plate made by Meissen were sold on Live Auctioneers for $2,000, $5,000, and $6,500 - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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HISTORY: Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. It was developed starting in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. After his death that October, Johann Friedrich Bottger continued von Tschirnhaus 's work and brought porcelain to the market. The production of porcelain at Meissen, near Dresden, started in 1710 and attracted artists and artisans to establish one of the most famous porcelain manufacturers known throughout the world. Its signature logo, the crossed swords, was introduced in 1720 to protect its production; the mark of the swords is one of the oldest trademarks in existence. Meissen remained the dominant European porcelain factory, and the leader of stylistic innovation, until somewhat overtaken by the new styles introduced by the French Sevres factory in the 1760s, but has remained a leading factory to the present day. Among the developments pioneered by Meissen are the small porcelain figure, and the introduction of European decorative styles to replace the imitation of Asian decoration of its earliest wares.
Condition Report: Used