Two German Painted Porcelain Plaques

Two German Painted Porcelain Plaques, late 19th/early 20th century, one of the Duchess of Devonshire, the other St. John as a youth, ht. 7 3/4 and 7 in., not examined out of frame, unmarked.

Provenance: Townshend Collection.
Estimate $800-1,200

Each plaque is very "dry". Lack of glaze is evident, especially to the Duchess. Not examined out of frames. Duchess is 5 1/4 x 7"; St. John is 5 1/2 x 7 1/4"

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