A 19th century rectangular porcelain plaque 'Temptation' after Edvard von Grutzner
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A 19th century rectangular porcelain plaque 'Temptation' after Edvard von Grutzner
depicting a priest on his knees contemplating over an open bible, skull and rosary and being offered a glass of wine by a lady in a décolleté blouse, holding stein painted title to the reverse "Versuchung Grutzner", carved gilt wooden frame,
25 x 18cm
Sold for AU$ 1,464 inc. premium

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  • Provenance:
    James R. Lawson Auction, 19 July 1977

Category: Furniture / Australian Colonial Furniture and Australiana

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