{"product_id":"kpm-porcelain-plaque-of-agesta","title":"KPM Porcelain Plaque of Agesta","description":"Porcelain Plaque of \u003cem\u003eAgesta\u003c\/em\u003e after Angelo Asti\u003cbr\u003e KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin)\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This hand-painted KPM porcelain plaque presents a luminous portrait of a young woman after Angelo Asti, the 19th-century Italian artist celebrated for his romantic and idealized depictions of women. Her auburn hair and fair complexion are delicately rendered, while the soft red drapery adds warmth and richness to the composition. The plaque captures the delicacy, grace and refined beauty that made Asti’s compositions so admired. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1763 under the patronage of Frederick II of Prussia, KPM became one of Europe’s most esteemed porcelain manufactories. Renowned for the purity and translucence of its porcelain, KPM provided an ideal surface for richly detailed hand-painted images. This portrait exemplifies the technical precision and artistry for which the manufactory is celebrated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed “Agesta, nach Asti” and impressed “KPM” with scepter mark (en verso) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plaque: 13\" high x 10 3\/4\" wide (33.02 x 27.31 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 11\" high x 8 1\/2\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep (27.94 x 21.59 x 5.59 cm)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45839442673799,"sku":"32-3179","price":4850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-3179_1_ea0f9843-6c7a-4b7a-a114-0f920b5aa59f.png?v=1789154451","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/kpm-porcelain-plaque-of-agesta","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}