"Antique Vienna Porcelain Plate C.1830 – Chariot Of Love And The Three Graces"
Offered for sale is an exquisite antique porcelain plate, produced circa 1830 by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory of Vienna during the directorship of Matthias Niedermaier. This refined cabinet plate represents a high-quality example of Viennese porcelain from the Biedermeier and late Neoclassical period.The central scene, finely hand-painted, depicts “The Chariot of Love and the Three Graces”, a classical subject highly appreciated during the 19th century. The composition is elegant and well-balanced, showcasing delicate figures and a harmonious color palette that reflects the exceptional artistic standards of the manufactory.The plate features a richly decorated polychrome border with elaborate scrolls and rocaille motifs in red, violet, and orange enamels, enhanced by lavish raised gilding, characteristic of high-end Viennese production of the period.The reverse bears the iconic Vienna Shield mark in underglaze blue, also known as the “beehive mark,” confirming authenticity and quality.The plate is in perfect condition, with no chips, cracks, restorations, or defects.A museum-quality piece and an outstanding acquisition for collectors of fine European antique porcelain.