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Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

German

Known by just KPM, the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur company has been synonymous with exquisite porcelain works fit for nobility and royalty for over 200 years. KPM porcelain plates, centerpieces and sculptures are painstakingly formed through ages-old techniques and meticulously painted by hand, producing one-of-a-kind quality.

KPM began in Berlin in 1763, founded by King Frederick II of Prussia, after two other entrepreneurs had been unsuccessful in establishing porcelain manufacturing companies in Germany. In 1878, KPM developed a relationship with the Chemical-Technical Research Institute and its director, Hermann Seger. This partnership gave KPM early access to advances in porcelain production and coloration.

KPM flourished under the banner of royal ownership until 1918, when it became a state-run entity after the monarchy was disbanded following Germany’s loss in World War I. With the rise of the Nazi Party in the 1930s, many of the company’s top designers and directors were dismissed, denied exhibitions or forced to flee Germany due to Jewish heritage or loyalty to Jewish colleagues. In 1943, an Allied bombing raid destroyed the KPM factory, and the company was not reestablished until after the war.

KPM reopened in Franconia and began producing porcelain wares. Some staff also worked on reconstructing the historic KPM site in Berlin. In 1957, manufacturing returned to the original company premises.

KPM rebounded over the next few decades. In 2006, in a step to privatize companies throughout the country, German financier Jörg Woltmann bought the organization.

Since its privatization, the company has opened many galleries and shops around Germany and has worked in collaboration with notable brands like Bottega Veneta and Bugatti motor company in recent years.

Although rooted in the Rococo style, KPM has adapted its craft to meet the current trends, all while maintaining the highest levels of excellence throughout its centuries of operation. It continues to produce lavish, elegant porcelain works for elite clientele the world over. 

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Artist: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
KPM Porcelain Plaque of Balthazar's Feast
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
A BERLIN (K.P.M.) PORCELAIN PLAQUE: BALTHAZAR'S FEAST Mid-19th century The reverse with impressed sceptre and KPM factory marks and various incised numbers, in a giltwood frame. Fr...
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Mid-19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Wood, Porcelain

KPM Painted Porcelain Plaque Entitled "Amor mit Schmetterling"
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
“Amor fit Schmetterling” Cupid with a Butterfly Artist: After William-Adolphe Bouguereau Period: Late 19th/Early 20th Century Dimension: 7 1/2 x 10 inches (plaque); 12 x 14 inches (...
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19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Glaze, Porcelain

KPM Plaque of A Young Tamborine Player
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
A delightful porcelain plaque of a middle eastern woman wearing a head scarf, gold medallion jewelry and an embroidered shirt with puffed sleeve...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Porcelain Plaque of a young Madonna Worshiper
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
This plaque depicts a quintessential 19th century Northern European woman with blonde hair, blue eyes and modest European fashions. She holds a bushel of fresh flowers as an offering and to decorate the small stone statue of Mary and a young Jesus before...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Porcelain Plaque, Nude Woman with Birds
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
A fine Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur plaque of a young nude woman beside a carved marble fire pit. She plays with a flock of white and grey pigeons as smoke from the fire billows a...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

A LARGE BERLIN (K.P.M.) PORCELAIN PLAQUE, THE PRODIGAL SON
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted after Rembrandt with a self-portrait of the artist and his spouse, Saskia, in a tavern, in the guise of the Prodigal Son LATE 19TH CENTURY, IMPRESSED MONOGRAM AND SCE...
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Late 19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

A K.P.M. Round Porcelain Plaque Depicting Two Beauties
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite Berlin painted round porcelain plaque of two young beauties, impressed K.P.M., sceptre mark; signed Wagner. Painter: Wagner Maker: K.P.M. Origin: German Date...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

The Guardian Angel
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Missouri, MO
"Guardian Angel" late 19th c. Original hand-painted KPM Porcelain In Jewel Encrusted Frame approx. 6 3/8 x 5 inches
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Late 19th Century Realist Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Oil

KPM Porcelain Plaque of A Gladiator Battling a Lion and Tiger in the Colosseum
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Important KPM Plaque of a Gladiator Battling a Lion and Tiger in a Colosseum. A woman in distress cowers behind the gladiator as he surmounts his recently slain lion, readying himsel...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Glaze

Finely Painted KPM Portrait Plaque of a Long Haired Beauty
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Impressed monogram and scepter mark and Cypher. Maker: K.P.M. Origin: Berlin Date: Late 19th century Dimension: 10 1/4 in x 7 3/4 in
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Mythological Plaque Of Venus And Cupid J. Pascault
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
French Porcelain Mythological Plaque of Venus and Cupid J. Pascault after 19th Century Romantic School, Early 20th Century The full-length portrait in a forest brook, depicting a win...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Glaze

KPM Porcelain Historical Plaque Of 'Jesus In The Temple'
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
KPM Porcelain Historical Plaque of 'Jesus in the Temple' LATE 19 Century After a painting by Johann Michael Ferdinand Heinrich Hofmann (German 18...
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Late 19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Glaze

KPM Porcelain Plaque Of 'Duchess Louise Of Mecklenburg-Strelitz'
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
KPM Porcelain Plaque of 'Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz' late 19 CENTURY Century After a painting by Gustav Richter (German 1823-1884); verso with an impressed scepter abo...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Glaze, Porcelain, Paint

KPM Porcelain Mythological Plaque Of ‘Psyche With A Butterfly On The Lake Shore’
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
KPM Porcelain Mythological Plaque of ‘Psyche with a Butterfly on the Lake Shore' Late 19th CENTURY After a painting by Wilhelm Kray (German 1828-1889); v...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Paint, Porcelain

A fine KPM Porcelain Plaque in the Manner of Wagner
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Cherub kissing a semi nude female dune in the clouds. KPM porcelain plaque of a female dune and a cherub. Date: circa 19th Century Origin: Germany Size: 7 1/2 in x 10 in
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque Depicting Portrait of a Beautiful Lady
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of a lady with long hair, wearing a kimono Date: late 19th/early 20th century Origin: Berlin Signed C. Schmidt on L/L Dimension: 9 1/4 in x 6 1/2 in
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

K.P.M. Porcelain Plaque of Judith Beheading Holofernes by Walther
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted after August Riedel (German, 1799-1883) with the biblical heroine, depicting holding a sword in one hand and the head of Holofernes at the...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Plaque Depicting a Sailor Kissing a Nude Siren
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted porcelain plaque; a shipwrecked sailor kissing a nude siren in a stormy sea. Impressed monogram and sceptre mark and H, incised 90. Origin: Berlin Date: late 19th cen...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

K.P.M. Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Tea Party by Wagner
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Depicting young ladies having a tea party by the pond of a country estate, and a young nobleman courting a young lady feeding the swans. Incised "KPM", scepter, "255 / 195" and signe...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Oval Porcelain Plaque Depicting The Harp of Tara
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted after Hébert with a raven-haired beauty seated before a harp, pearls in her hair and about her neck, a diaphanous scarlet shawl draped across her shoulder, the reverse inscribed "O Music!... Friend of Pleasure, Wisdom's aid!" Impressed monogram and scepter mark, A 6 and Cypher. Title: The Harp...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

A Fine KPM Plaque of a Semi Nude Beautiful Woman Sitting
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
A seated beauty with long, voluminous hair, a serene expression, and gently clasped hands. Origin: Germany Date: 19th century Signed: J. Bock L/L Dimension: 9 3/8 in x 6 1/2 in
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Beautiful Lady
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Semi nude female portrait of woman in profile, wearing sheer fabric over her breasts. Origin: Berlin Date: 19th Century Signature: signed WAGNER Dime...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Berlin K.P.M. Portrait Porcelain Plaque of A Pensive Beauty
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted after C.A. Lenoir with a pensive brunette beauty seated at the edge of a fountain well; signed in front right corner "F. Hohle," plaque impressed monogram and scepter ...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

A Fine KPM Plaque of a Beautiful Woman
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a shoulder-length portrait of a long haired beauty with green drapery about her shoulders Origin: Germany Date: 19th century Signed: KPM in ver...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Porcelain Plaque of a Beautiful Veiled Woman by K.P.M.
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
A porcelain plaque depicting a beautiful veiled woman holding a flower gesturing to keep a secret. Impressed KPM and scepter mark, signed "O. Dietriche", in a giltwood frame. Maker: ...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

K.P.M. Porcelain of Two Beauties in Classical Dress in the Courtyard
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted German rectangular plaque depicting two beautiful women talking in the courtyard. One female sitting beside a flower plant, the other female standing. Maker: K.P.M. O...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Porcelain Plaque of Bejeweled Beauty by K.P.M. Berlin
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite K.P.M. finely painted plaque, depicting a bejeweled beauty, seated on a curule chair, with impressed monogram and scepter mark and cyphers. Origin: Berlin Date: 19th c...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Oval Plaque depicting a Beautiful Lady with a Hat
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
A Fine KPM Plaque depicting a Beautiful Lady with a Hat holding a bouquet of flowers. Impressed KPM and sceptre mark to the reverse. Maker: KPM Origi...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Oval Plaque depicting a Beautiful Lady in Blue Dress
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
A Fine KPM Plaque of a beauty in an elegant blue dress. Impressed KPM and sceptre mark to the reverse. Maker: KPM Origin: German Date: 19th century
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Porcelain Plaque of a Goddess and Cupid
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Signed KPM Porcelain Plaque of a Goddess and Cupid and gilded frame. Date: 19th century Origin: Berlin, Germany Signature: Signed Dimension: 10.25 in. x 7.75 in.
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

A Fine German KPM Porcelain Portrait Plaque
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
Signed rectangular hand painted portrait on porcelain, showing a woman with flowers, with KPM mark verso. Maker: K.P.M. Origin: Ger...
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Exquisite K.P.M. Porcelain Plaque of a Wistful Beauty
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Berlin painted rectangular porcelain plaque of a wistful young beauty, standing beside a fence in a landscape, in the manner of Baron Bodenhausen. Maker: K.P.M. Origin:...
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Late 19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Berlin KPM Portrait Porcelain 'Orientalin' Two-Handle Vase
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
KPM and inscribed n. C. Kiesel, titled Orientalin in red to the underside, with underglaze blue scepter mark and impressed letters and numbers. Origin: German Date: Late 19th Centur...
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Late 19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Painted Porcelain Plaque of Hansel and Gretel
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular plaque hand-painted depicting two children lost in a forest. Origin: German Date: 19th century Dimension: (Plaque) 13 in. x 8 in.; (framed) 19 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in.
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Depicting Cleopatra on the Nile
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
GERMAN PORCELAIN PLAQUE Austrian, (1840 - 1884) Cleopatra on the Nile Painted plaque 7 1/4 in. x 21 in.
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Fine Quality KPM Porcelain Plaque of a Young Beauty
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
KPM PORCELAIN PLAQUE German, 19th Century Beauty with Flowers Painted plaque 13 in. x 8 in.
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Fine Quality KPM Porcelain Plaque of Beautiful Young Maiden
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New York, NY
KPM PORCELAIN PLAQUE German, 19th Century Beauty with Headband Signed Greiner Painted plaque 13 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in.
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19th Century Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain

Épanouissement
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Missouri, MO
KPM Porcelain After Angelo Asti (French, 1847-1903) "Épanouissement" c. 1900 With Original Gold Gilded Frame Image Size: approx. 6 x 4 inches Framed Size: approx. 9 x 6 inches Eve...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Oil

Napoleon
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Missouri, MO
KPM Style German "Napoleon" c. late 19th c. Signed "Bock" Original Hand-Painted Porcelain Marked Verso approx 7 x 5 inches/approx 10 x 8 framed
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Late 19th Century Realist Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Oil

Queen Louise
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Missouri, MO
KPM Porcelain "Queen Louise" c. late 19th century Original Hand-Painted Porcelain Signed "R. Dittrich" Since 250 years, the royal sceptre brand stands fo...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Oil

Marguerite
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Missouri, MO
Marguerite Hand Painted Porcelain w/crown stamp #107 Signed "Wagner" Original Gilded Florentine Frame approx 6 x 4 inches /approx 14 x 8 inches framed Since 250 years, the royal sc...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Oil

Ruth
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Missouri, MO
KPM Porcelain "Ruth" c. 1900 Original hand-painted KPM Porcelain In Original Gilded Florentine Frame 7 x 4 (16 x 9 framed) Since 250 years, the royal sceptre brand stands for finest...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

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Porcelain, Oil

Queen Louise
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Missouri, MO
KPM Porcelain "Queen Louise" c. 1900 Original hand-painted KPM Porcelain approx. 14 x 11 inches approx. 21 x 15 inches framed Since 250 years, the royal ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Art

Materials

Porcelain, Oil

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