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Fine Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Plaques of George and Martha Washington
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A fine pair of Continental 19th century porcelain plaques each depicting George Washington, the first President of the United States and his wife Martha Washington within an ornate Victorian oval giltwood and gesso decorated frames. The back impressed with a scepter above KPM, circa 1880-1890.
These depictions of Martha and George Washington are after The Athenaeum Portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) in 1796 which is currently at The National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.
Measures: Frame height: 31 1/2 inches (80 cm).
Frame width: 27 1/2 inches (69.9 cm).
Plaque height: 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm).
Plaque width: 10 1/4 inches (26.1 cm).
Frame depth: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm).
- Attributed to:KPM Porcelain (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:American Colonial (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A very rare pair of porcelain plaques with some minor wear and age scratches and hairlines to porcelain plaques, mostly viewed at close-up. See all images. Sold As Is.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A15391stDibs: LU179624882623
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