Glazed porcelain tile, painted in polychrome overglaze
Berlin, Germany, mid-19th century
KPM – Royal Porcelain Manufactory
After the famous self-portrait by Raphael from 1506, which hangs in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
Incised scepter mark with ‘KPM’ and ‘6” 4 3/6”’ on verso
Unglazed verso
Overall dimensions, framed: 22 x 18 cm
Provenance: Private collection, Hamburg
Good condition
High quality and very fine, detailed painting by a famous model

The present painting was created by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory KPM. The Renaissance portrait of a young, long-haired man looking to the right is rendered on a glazed porcelain plate. The portrait – after the famous self-portrait by Raphael from 1506, now in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence – depicts the young artist in a black robe with a white collar and black hat. The face is rendered in the finest manner and with wonderful detail. The work is presented in a beautiful decorative frame.



The painting is in good condition. The edges show some color flaking, hidden by the frame. The verso bears the incised scepter mark with ‘KPM’ and ‘6” 4 3/6”’ (dimensions in inches were used in Prussia before 1869). The frame shows signs of age and wear. The framed work measures 22 x 18 cm, the tile measures 15.5 x 12 cm.



Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin

The Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin is one of the oldest and most famous porcelain manufacturers in the world. It was founded by Frederick the Great in 1763, after there had already been several attempts to bring the production of the ‘white gold’ to Berlin. In 1871 the company moved to its current location near the Tiergarten. During the 19th century KMP was a leading manufacturer of porcelains with fine veduta painting. In addition to extravagantly painted vases a myriad of table sets and figurative porcelain has been produced over the years. To this today all porcelain is crafted almost entirely by hand and adorned with hand-painted decorations. The style-defining KPM designs can be found in the collections of many major museums.