Magnificent antique French enamel 18th century artist signed in gold in the lower right H. DOUBLET. Hubert Doublet, a listed French painter born in Paris, died January 8,  More »

Magnificent antique French enamel 18th century artist signed in gold in the lower right H. DOUBLET. Hubert Doublet, a listed French painter born in Paris, died January 8, 1719. Doublet's enamels are the most important and highest quality 18th and 17th century French enamels that exist today. This example is a superb composition depicting an artist pondering his next painting. Behind him two semi nude models vie for his attention. The colors, quality and composition of this extraordinary subject are the finest of any 18th or 17th century enamel extant. The enamel measures 10-1/2 inches high by 8 inches wide. The framed size 18-7/8 inches high by 16 inches wide. All 18th and 17th century French enamels are rare, very few have survived. This one is in excellent condition with no cracks or enamel loss. This is a museum quality enamel, fit for a king. Guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72506)   « Less

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a mother and child. Very sweet subject and beautifully painted. Many of the painting on porcelain plaques are seen  More »

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a mother and child. Very sweet subject and beautifully painted. Many of the painting on porcelain plaques are seen with the same image over rand over again. This is the first example of this image we have seen. That means it is a rare one. Typical of the finest quality painting on porcelain plaques made in Germany circa 1900. This one is inscribed with numbers on the back of the plaque. It measures plaque size 9 by 6 inches, framed size 13-1/8th by 10-3/8ths inches. Lovely old frame and plaque are in excellent condition. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #71761)   « Less

Beautiful antique KPM porcelain plaque artist signed Fr. Till Dresden on the back with the KPM markings and incised numbers on the lower part of the back of the plaque. It is  More »

Beautiful antique KPM porcelain plaque artist signed Fr. Till Dresden on the back with the KPM markings and incised numbers on the lower part of the back of the plaque. It is also signed in the lower right Fr. Till on the front of the plaque. The quality of the painting of the child is extremely lifelike. The child looks alive. The painting has a beautiful landscape mountain and sky background. The the quality is extraordinary. The plaque is in excellent condition as is the antique style gilt wood frame it is set in. The plaque measures 6-1/4 inches high by 4-1/4 inches wide. Framed size 11 inches high by 9-1/2 inches wide. This is a superb very lifelike KPM painting on porcelain plaque guaranteed to please the most particular connoisseur or collector.   « Less

Beautiful antique miniature lady's portrait circa 1800 depicting a beautiful lady with a powdered wig and flower in her hair and a flower at her bust. This is a beautiful  More »

Beautiful antique miniature lady's portrait circa 1800 depicting a beautiful lady with a powdered wig and flower in her hair and a flower at her bust. This is a beautiful watercolor skillfully painted in excellent condition. It measures 2-1/2 inches high by 2-1/4 inches wide. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72287)   « Less

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a lady teaching Cupid how to fish. This scene is from the mythological story of the Education of Cupid. The plaque is  More »

Exquisite antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a lady teaching Cupid how to fish. This scene is from the mythological story of the Education of Cupid. The plaque is beautifully painted and is in excellent condition. The colors are very vivid. This is a rare composition the first I've seen of Cupid getting a lesson in fishing. Both the plaque and the frame are in excellent condition. The plaque measures 7 inches high by 5 inches wide. The frame size is 10 inches high by 8-1/8 inches wide. The plaque has an old label on the back that says L'amore. The plaque has incised numbers 311 in the lower right. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72331)   « Less

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a lady with a tambourine. The lady is dressed in beautiful garments and is wearing a jeweled necklace with gold  More »

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a lady with a tambourine. The lady is dressed in beautiful garments and is wearing a jeweled necklace with gold coins. The painting is in excellent condition with no scratches or defects. It is beautifully painted and measures 9-1/2 inches high by 6-1/4 inches wide. It is framed in a lovely antique style gilt wood frame with a beige matte. The framed size is 13-1/4 inches high by 10-1/4 inches wide. I haven't taken this out of the frame to see if the back of the plaque is marked. This is a beautifully painted plaque with wonderful colors and great detail guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72342)   « Less

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a nude lady in the clouds with a cherub giving her a kiss. This is an exquisite example of a circa late 19th century  More »

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a nude lady in the clouds with a cherub giving her a kiss. This is an exquisite example of a circa late 19th century painting on porcelain plaque. It is a lovely painting in excellent condition. The painting is set in its original carved gilt wood frame which is in very good condition. The plaque is not signed. The quality and subject are superb. The plaque measures 5-1/4 inches wide by 4 inches high. Framed size 8 inches high by 9 inches wide. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72332)   « Less

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting Psyche and Cupid. The plaque is beautifully painted and is in excellent condition. The back of the plaque is titled  More »

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting Psyche and Cupid. The plaque is beautifully painted and is in excellent condition. The back of the plaque is titled L'amour et Psyche d'apres Bouguereau. This painting on porcelain plaque is a miniature hand painted subject after the original oil on canvas painting by William Adolphe Bouguereau. This painting dates late 19th century. The original by Bouguereau was painted in the 1880s. This is a gorgeous plaque in excellent condition exquisitely painted with beautiful colors. The back of the plaque also has a fleur de lis mark and is marked Firenze. It has its original 19th century label from the gallery where it was sold in Europe more than 100 years ago. The plaque is set in an antique carved gilt wood frame. The plaque is in excellent condition, the frame shows some restoration. This is a beautiful plaque guaranteed to please as are all our items. The plaque measures 6-1/4 inches wide, by 4-1/4 inches high. The frame measures 8 inches high by 9-1/2 wide. (Item #72325)   « Less

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a lady preparing fried potatoes and selling them to little cherubs. This is a beautiful plaque with rich colors and  More »

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a lady preparing fried potatoes and selling them to little cherubs. This is a beautiful plaque with rich colors and great quality in the painting and composition. This is a rare image, one we have not seen before. It measures 12 inches high by 8-7/8 inches wide. The plaque is unframed allowing the new buyer to choose whatever frame they please and then hang on a wall to enjoy. The back of the plaque has incised numbers and letters, no maker's marks. The plaque is in excellent condition with no losses or chips. It is rare to find high quality porcelain plaques in this size, this is an extraordinary one. Beautiful condition and wonderful composition guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #73066)   « Less

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a beautiful lady with long golden hair decorated with flowers holding a golden lassoe. I am sure this subject has  More »

Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque depicting a beautiful lady with long golden hair decorated with flowers holding a golden lassoe. I am sure this subject has some mythological significance. The quality, colors, and detail of this exquisite painting on porcelain plaque are as good as you might ever hope to find. The plaque is set in its original gilt wood carved frame. It has an easel back allowing it to be set on a table top, desk top, or in a display cabinet since it is freestanding. The back has wiring allowing it to be hung on a wall by itself or with a grouping of plaques. The plaque is in superb mint condition and the frame is in very good condition showing only a small minor loss to one area of the gilding mentioned for the sake of accuracy. The plaque measures 6-1/2 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide. The framed size is 12 inches high by 9-1/4 inches wide. This is an exquisite plaque superb condition, beautifully painted and guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #73063)   « Less