Picture plate with mythological scene Round shape, twelve-lobed rim. Gold-framed medallion with "Fleurs de Lys" border in a slightly recessed mirror. In it, a mythological scene with a young woman dressed in antique costume, raising her index finger to admonish Cupid, who is standing in front of her and rubbing his eyes. On the banner, a stylized ornamental border of palmettes and floral motifs in light, black-shaded blue, set into a gold background. Iron-red stencilled manufacturer's mark. D. 24.5 cm. Provenance: from the important collection of the Frankfurt banking family von Bethmann, which grew over generations. A French porcelain plate finely polychrome painted with mythological Cupid scene. Iron-red stencilled manufacturer's mark. France. Paris. Dihl et Guérhard. Circa 1800.

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