Empire picture plate with depiction of a child Round shape, unglazed gold rim with cymation relief frieze. In a slightly recessed mirror medallion, scenic depiction of a young girl sitting on a cart and stroking a dog in front of a house backdrop, in polychrome painting. A floral ornamental border set in a gold background running around the rim. Hairline cracks. Manufacturer's mark with inscription "Par brevet d'inv,on" in gold. D. 24 cm. Provenance: from the important collection of the Frankfurt banking family von Bethmann, which grew over generations. A gold-decorated French porcelain plate painted with depiction of a girl with dog. Hairline crack. Manufacturer's mark in gold. France. Paris. Nast. Circa 1810.

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