A Berlin porcelain portrait plaque: Clementine
After Conrad Kiesel (German, 1846-1921)
Late 19th Century
The auburn beauty adorned with a crown of clementine leaves wearing a brocade gown over a white chemise, inscribed upper right Nach C. Kiesel, initialed lower right NH, impressed KPM, sceptre and incised numerals 255 195, titled in black enamel Clementine, within a fine period gilt composition frame with twisted-ribbon border and pierced scroll edge, terminating in rocaille corners with pendant berried laurel sprays.
Dimensions of plaque 17½ x 10in (44.5cm x 25.5); dimensions framed 19 x 16½in (48.5 x 42cm)
Saleroom notices
- Dimensions of plaque should read 10 1/4 x 7 5/8in (26 x 19.5cm)