European Portrait Porcelain Painting Icon FRAMED Mother child SIGNED 19th century hallmarked mechanical

Porcelain paintings were first produced in Europe during the middle of the 19th century. This Madonna and son, also called Madonna of the poor, would probably have been a smaller version of a well-known paintings of the day. The best ones came from KPM, Berlin's royal factory and have the KPM insignia etched on the back.These treasures are a rare find in today‘s artistic world. Portraits on porcelain were of very high quality and should be appreciated for artistic achievement and beauty in their own right. This one is one of the most beautifully detailed ones I have seen. AND it is in its original fretted brass hinged case with cover that was actually made by a jeweler for it. Dating in the 1800’s, this masterpiece is SUPERB and the crisp details and strong colors in this piece is exquisite. Since it is a mother and child it would be one of the most touching gifts to a new mother to give to her child as an heirloom. Few people have the opportunity to own such a piece and this one will be one that is treasured for sure.

The golden frame is made as many icons are, with the protective fret work hinged shutters on it in the front. This one is also hinged on the back so the painting can be inserted into it. The child’s face on this is one of the most angelic and innocent of any I have seen so be sure to click on the photos to enlarge it. I know once you see it up close you will certainly be in awe of this most talented artist.

The whole frame is 7 ½” x 5 ½” ( when opened) and the portrait is 3 ½” x 2 ½”. The back of the portrait has a stamp with writing on it and an impressed E. . There are a few small chips on the edge of the back which do not effect the front when viewed . The frame which has the jewelers mark of MV with a hammer in-between is a high quality piece. It stands on its own and is very mechanical. I can’t say enough nice things about this because everywhere you look, you see a long gone talent in the metal work to the tremendous painting.

$1200.00

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ANTIQUE FRENCH PORCELAIN PORTRAIT BROOCH
24KT gold

This is such a fabulous antique brooch that has a feminine French woman with ornate hat!. She measures 2 1/2" tall and has 24 kt gilding on the front. In very good condition, she is really a fantastic heirloom!
 
 
$195.00
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Antique French Porcelain Hand Painted Nouveau Risque Woman with jewelry and Flowers in her Hair


This is one of the most risque portraits I have seen. Notice the Flowers in her hair which was typical of a lot of Nouveau woman who had that Greek Revival influence. The necklace around her neck is done in raised paint to give it dimension as are her earrings . The Border is 24kt gold Paint and she measures 1 1/2" long. The back is a solid brass setting.

$175.00
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Antique French Portrait Handpainted with Necklace and cape


This lovely young woman sports blush on her cheeks and a matching flower closure on the cape she is wearing. She also has the raised painted necklace . This one measures 1 1/2" long. If you click on her you can see the necklace and raised decorative work on her dress. I am not sure if it is supposed to be that color but it seems to give it dimension.

95.00
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Antique IVORY Portrait Redhead Framed 19th century

This is an exquisite 19th century double framed ( from an art gallery) portrait on ivory that has a red head with an upswept style and lovely soft tulle that looks like a cloud around her shoulders. The portrait in in great condition and the spots you see are from the glass around it. Hand painted she sits inside a shadowbox frame that is 8 3/4” x 7” 1 3/4” thick. She is 4” tall and she has her original metal ribbon frame which is inset into a deep red velvet. Not often do you see the redheads so this makes her a bit more desirable. If you look in the photo I took of the closeup of the top of her hair you can see that evey soft tendril and every hair was painted. You actually think you are looking at real hair. NOW that is detailed and the work of a very talented artist. The back of this shows that it was done for a gallery called Francis Hendricks and CO.Art dealers Syracuse NY. The back has never been taken off of this so it is in its original condition as when mounted.

$950.00

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Vintage ART NOUVEAU Galalith CAMEO Black Bracelet

In 1898, Wilhelm Krische, patented one of the first plastics. But he had no way of knowing that 30 years later, Coco Chanel would take the "milk stone" and would help it make a final breakthrough in the costume jewelry industry. It is indeed usually French, but also was produced in Germany. French Bakelite or Galalith was used in the 1920’s- 1930’s and as is so often the case in the world of inventions, discovered by accident. Krische was commissioned to develop white school boards that could be wiped off but that would not burn, as German teachers no longer wanted to write on blackboards using white chalk, but instead wanted to get their message across black on white. Although critical experiments with the milk protein casein were in vain with regard to the original commission, the horn-like plastic from the element of milk had been discovered, even if no one really knew what to use it for. Krische put the finishing touches to his discovery in cooperation with the chemist Adolf Spitteler. They even changed and improved its characteristics by treating casein with formaldehyde. Galalith, the material made of milk, reached its absolute golden age shortly before the Second World War. Shortly after this, the production of galalith for jewelry purposes was initially restricted and then even banned. Upon the outbreak of war, milk was needed primarily for daily nutritional requirements, while the residual production of galalith was primarily for electro-technical purposes. After the end of the war, the material was suppressed by modern plastics that could be cast and heat-molded. This is a very early Galalith cameo bracelet with just a hint of red on the edges. The photos show that if you look closely. The cameo woman is very Art nouveau with flowing hair and a dress that drapes over her shoulder with flowers. The soft porcelain like skin makes her quite the catch!. The bangle measures 8” long on the inside and is 1 ¼” at its widest. IT has the feel of bakelite with the slick feeling you get when you rub your fingers across it, but it does not test as bakelite. Other than a small chip on her backing frame she is in very good condition and really needs a home where she will be loved and adored.

$325.00

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19th century IVORY PORTRAIT Framed woman with feathers and jewelry

This woman was obviously one with a flair for fashion with here plumes in her hat and her double row pearls. This is hand painted on IVORY and it is in its original frame with material backing. The frame itself is so detailed with metal beadwork and ribbons and an Eagle at the top. The frame measures 6 1/2” long x 4 1/2” wide. The ivory is 4” long. This is in great shape and is not only something portrait collectors but for the collectors of jewelry and clothing from previous periods.

$750.00

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1885 Handpainted portrait in silk locket case

This dated, portrait of a young woman, is so detailed that you might thin it it a real photo. But you can see if you look close, the brush lines on the delicate lace top she is wearing. She has tiny stud earrings in her ear and that is just enough for such a feminine dress. The hard case is silk and it measures 3 1/3” long. It has discoloration on it but no silk loss. This is hinged so it would sit on a vanity or dresser. Yet it was portable so it could be taken with them when they traveled. The date is on the left side of the case.

$375.00

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SIGNED 1822 IVORY PORTRAIT FRAMED woman Royalty

This woman seems possibly to be an aristocrat or of a a royal family. Notice the upswept coif of hair and the intricate braidwork. Then as you see her dress, you can tell that this woman was from a very well to do family. On the back it is written Painted by A R BURT Chester July 1822. ( I think that is the name, I added a photo in case you can make it out better) . Around her shoulders she wears a soft tulle collar with a red ruby clasp. She also wears a lace shawl around her shoulders, below that. The frame is a blackened crackle wood and the gilt bale that holds the photo in is really fancy. The glass is not flat, but slightly rounded out and hand cut. 

$950.00

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Antique Victorian Portrait Cameo Bookchain necklace

Every detail on this has some type of fancy etching or repousse work on it and it is truly beautiful! The bookchain is etched as well as this exquisite clasp!. The center piece is a victorian sweetheart couple on porcelain set into a solid back casing with fleur de lis pieces that hold the gilt chain. The necklace is 16” long, the drop is 1 1/3” long and 1 1/2” wide ( with fleur de lis included). IT is a really feminine and lovely antique necklace that has done well over time. The gilt only wear is to the gilt on the back of the frame. Dating prior to the 1910 period this is a wonderful old necklace!

$175.00

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Vintage Seed pearl CAMEO Edwardian fancy earrings

Every woman needs a beautiful pair of cameo earrings and these will surely be one of your best sets!! These are genuine cameos with heads that face each other which shows they are original to each other. These have brilliant rhinestones in each corner which really sparkle (more than the photos show) and they are the perfect accent for these lovelies! These measures 1” tall ( see photo next to a dime) and are clip on and in great condition. THey probably date prior to the 40’s.

$165.00

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ANTIQUE 10KT GOLD PINK CORAL Cameo Brooch Pendant

This is one BEAUTIFUL cameo and just look at the fancy ornate gold edges! She is a soft pink coral ( angelskin maybe) and is just so nicely carved! This is also a pendant and a brooch. You can tell it was a quality piece because the pendant bale is hinged and it too is in 10kt yellow gold.

She measures 1 3/4” long and in fine condition. Truly a wonderful heirloom!! Marked 10kt on the clasp.

$250.00

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Antique PINK CORAL LADY CAMEO STICKPIN



What a pretty and feminine this old stickpin is!! The head of the
pin is almost 1" long and the whole pin is 3". It is solid and a hollow back backing.
69.00
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SIGNED Limoges handpainted portrait Cameo Edwardian Brooch pendant

This is such a pretty edwardian portrait brooch that measures a
whopping 2" tall. THe tiny turquoise glass accents set with the etruscan work on the edges really sets this apart from others. This is signed Limoges and it is handpainted. Not only is this a brooch but it also has a clip that lets it hang over a chain as a pendant. In great shape this really looks fabulous on any piece of clothing you wear it with.

$125.00
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Vintage GENUINE SHell cameo FANCY WIRE WORK EDGING Brooch and pendant




Notice in the close-up of the bezel in this piece. There is a silver wire work against the gold and it really is a work of art!. This measures 1 3/4" long and is in great shape. Truly a beautifully carved genuine shell cameo that has been in someone's family for many years and now it needs a new home.
 $135.00
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Gorgeous FACE Victorian Cameo 1920's BROOCH



She has such a pretty and detailed face! This measures almost 2" tall and has a gilt brass bezel. She is celluloid and just needs a light cleaning on the metal on the back.

$65.00
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Vintage Catamore 12kt GF hand carved genuine cameo brooch



This is a signed hand carved really pretty and unusual cameo brooch that measures 1 1/2" x 1" and stands 1/2" off your shirt.
On the back it is signed Catamore 12kt gf. In great shape. Just needs a light polishing.

$75.00
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Early carved layered BAKELITE Mourning Cameo BRooch



This is a carved bakelite brooch with a celluloid cameo on it. This
measures 2 & 1/4" long and 2" wide. This is tested and guaranteed to be bakelite.

$110.00
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ANTIQUE Repousse CAMEO Powder shaker COMPACT



This is a lovely old Norida powder shaker compact that has a Victorian woman picking a bouquet of flowers on the front. This is double sided and 2 1/4" across . One side is for the mirror ( fully intact) and the back opens to put the powder in which shakes out of the inside. This has its original puff too.

$95.00
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Antique Art Nouveau Lady Womans FACE Repousse BIG sash pin

The long Flowing hair on this beautiful woman of this art Nouveau Silver brooch is something you see in many pieces from this time period. I haven't seen this particular face though. She measures 2 1/2" across and is in excellent condition. I am not sure of the silver content, but the front looks like it has a sterling wash.

$175.00
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Antique Victorian Genuine coral cameo FANCY Necklace

This lovely old genuine cameo necklace has four good size genuine angelskin coral beads that accent the large bib drop that holds the cameo. The drop is 1 1/2” wide and the necklace is 19” long around the neck. It is Victorian and gilt and it has a rollo chain. In very good condition.

$165.00

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Neoclassical PORTRAIT Vintage Brooch



With flowers in her hair she is a real beauty! This portrait brooch
measures 3 1/2" long ( it is quite large) . Lots of dark patina this is set in a claw setting.

$85.00

Please use this # when ordering ga33355

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