Antique Royal Vienna Style Hand-Painted Portrait Plate, "Ruth" Signed Wagner – 9.5"

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Presenting an extraordinary antique Royal Vienna style porcelain cabinet plate featuring a masterfully hand-painted portrait titled "Ruth". Signed by the … Read more Presenting an extraordinary antique Royal Vienna style porcelain cabinet plate featuring a masterfully hand-painted portrait titled "Ruth". Signed by the highly collected porcelain artist Wagner, this piece is a premier example of late 19th-century European porcelain artistry. The central vignette beautifully captures the biblical figure of Ruth the gleaner holding a large sheaf of golden wheat. She is draped in a rich, deep violet gown that creates a striking contrast against the warm, luminous tones of the grain and the soft sky behind her. Her profile is rendered with exceptional romantic realism and delicate shading, demonstrating the technical mastery associated with the Wagner studios.
The portrait is framed by a breathtaking, wide border divided into intricate panels. Set against a soft turquoise-blue ground, the border showcases incredibly lavish, heavy raised gold gilt designs, including detailed swans gliding on water, classical urns, and ornate floral scrollwork. Meticulously applied enamel "jewels" trace the geometric framing, giving the border brilliant light reflection and texture.
The reverse side establishes its origins, bearing the iconic blue underglaze Royal Vienna beehive (shield) mark, the handwritten title "Ruth", and the production number "2905 l.". Specifications:

Dimensions: 9.5" W x 9.5" D x 1" H
Artist: Signed "Wagner". Marks: Blue Beehive (Shield), Titled "Ruth", Numbered 2905 l. Materials: Fine Porcelain, Heavy Raised Gold Gilt, Applied Enamel Paint
Style: Neoclassical / Traditional European
Place of Origin: Germany / Austria
Condition: Excellent antique condition with pristine artwork, no chips or cracks, and remarkably well-preserved raised gilding See less