Meissen Antique Hand-Painted Cobalt & Gilt Fruit Plate
$250.00
An elegant Meissen porcelain dessert plate in a rarely seen antique pattern featuring a finely painted fruit still life, framed by a richly ornamented cobalt-blue and gilt border.
• Time Period: Late 19th century, c. 1880
• Origin: Meissen, Saxony, Germany
• Maker/Brand: Meissen; crossed swords mark
• Medium: Porcelain with painted fruit decoration and gilding
• Style: European fine porcelain / decorative tableware
• Decoration: Fruit still life, deep cobalt-blue border and intricate gold ornament
• Condition: Excellent Antique with some localized gilt fading
• Dimensions: Approx.. 7″ wide
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Description
A finely painted fruit still life brings color and naturalistic detail to this striking Meissen porcelain plate. The composition is framed by a saturated cobalt-blue border embellished with intricate gilt ornament, creating a refined contrast between the delicacy of the central painting and the richness of its surrounding decoration.
Founded in Saxony in 1710, Meissen became one of Europe’s most influential porcelain manufactories, celebrated for its technical accomplishments and exceptional decorative painting. Fruit studies and elaborate gilded borders are characteristic of the manufactory’s long tradition of ornamental tableware.
The Meissen crossed swords mark appears on the underside. In addition this was hand marked and incised for form number T22 and decoration style number 1032A, crafted circa 1880. The plate offers a distinguished accent for a porcelain collection, cabinet display, or layered interior.
Note there is some localized wear of the gilt detailing on the plate border. Overall in excellent shape for a rare 1880’s piece of porcelain art.
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