Entirely hand-painted antique French armorial portrait plate in a spectacular color. Striking central image of a man in profile. Borders boast cartouches of a woman with a cherubic child, and a portrait of a Valkyrie, all surrounded by mythical birds. Beautiful stylized geometric inner and outer border designs. Signed “Gien” […]
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This piece dates back to the 1920’s (possibly 30’s) based on my research of the markings on the back. Was a mark used to specify a particular store, presumably “Nathan Strauss & Sons” that the piece was made for. At the time, they were a supplier of high-end China and […]