Portrait painted on porcelain
Portrait is 7 inches by 5 inches, oval in shape. Painted on porcelain. I believe it is signed Wagner. Sticker in french on the back reads "Ov. 8 Muse de Poete", stamped KPM on the back.
When my Grandpa (born 1911) moved into assisted living, this was one of the things we found cleaning out his house. I suspect it belonged to his wife's family. Her father was a prominent doctor in Ohio in mid to late 1800s. They had a heap of antiques.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Megan,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I don't think the signature says Wagner but I can't make it out entirely; at the moment, KPM plaques of this size are bringing $400-600 at auction.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A KPM porcelain "Muse of Poetry" plaque, after Wagner
German, 19th Century
Depicting the bust of a young woman in diaphanous drapery with laurel wreath in her hair, signed indistinctly center right; label verso inscribed "Ov. 8 Muse de Poete"
7 inches by 5 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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