19th Century Meissen Hand-Painted Cabinet Plate...

Updated September 10, 2026

Lot number148
Estimate2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
CategoryAntiques & Furniture
AuctionSep Fine Arts, Antiques & Collectibles
DateSeptember 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
Auction houseYaShawn Auction House
LocationSomerville, Massachusetts

with Hermit Portrait, Cobalt Blue and Gilt Decoration . <br><br>D:24cm<br>Deep within a mountain grotto, an elderly hermit with long white hair and beard is draped in a brown monk's robe, poring over an unfurled scroll and cupping one ear to ponder intently. The hermit motif originates from religious and philosophical art widely popular across Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries, symbolizing asceticism, contemplation, the pursuit of knowledge and seclusion from worldly chaos, and was extensively adapted for fine porcelain painting by royal manufactories. This is a master hand-painted Meissen cabinet display plate, not mass-produced transfer-printed ware. Layered enamel glazes in an oil-painting style create nuanced chiaroscuro on the facial features, natural folds of the robe and mountain woodland backdrop, representing the pinnacle standard of high-end decorative porcelain of the 19th century.<br><br><strong>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS.</strong><br><br> <strong>Condition and Authenticity:</strong><br><br> Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot.<br><br> All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.<br><br><br>

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