Antique 19th Century Hand-Painted Oval Porcelain Portrait Plaque — Two Women & Lamb
Up for auction is a magnificent piece of late 19th-century fine art history! This listing features a gorgeous, authentic hand-painted oval porcelain miniature plaque depicting a romantic, pastoral Victorian scene of two elegant young women tenderly cradling a lamb and sheep under a shaded tree canopy.
The painting quality is exceptional, featuring incredibly soft facial details, vibrant color blending in the garments, and a luminous sunset background. The plaque is held securely within a vintage/antique wrap-around brass frame fitted with an integrated top suspension loop designed specifically for wall hanging. Historically, plaques of this caliber were originally inset panels on luxury French furniture, jewelry caskets, or desk sets before being converted into standalone wall hanging miniatures.
Item Details & Specifications:
- Era: Late Victorian / Edwardian (Circa 1880s–1910s)
- Material: Fine Glazed Porcelain Plaque / Brass Frame Overlay
- Subject: Two Young Women with a Lamb (Pastoral Romanticism Scene)
- Mounting Style: Ready to hang via top metal loop attachment
Condition Description (Please Read Carefully):
This antique estate item is in very good antique condition with normal age-appropriate character:
- Porcelain & Painting: The front porcelain face is beautifully preserved with deep, bright colors and a high-gloss finish. There are no cracks, minor surface scratches (expected from it's age)
- Frame & Backing: The wrap-around brass frame shows a dark, completely uncleaned natural antique tarnish and age patina on both the front rim and the back plate. The backing plate is intact and securely holds the porcelain inside the frame rim.
Please inspect all high-resolution macro photography closely, as the photos serve as the primary visual condition description for this antique piece. Sold as-is.
Shipping & Handling:
- Ultimate Protection Packaging: This fragile antique porcelain item will be double-wrapped in bubble cushioning and shipped inside a sturdy cardboard container to ensure absolutely no cracking or pressure damage during transit.
- Shipped promptly with tracking and full postal insurance provided.
- International bidders are welcome exclusively through the eBay International Shipping Program.
A stellar, highly romantic addition to any fine antique porcelain collection, miniature portrait vignette, or historic gallery display. Good luck and happy bidding!