ANTIQUE OVAL HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN FRAMED PLAQUE, IMPRESSED MR, CIRCA 1870S

ANTIQUE OVAL HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN FRAMED PLAQUE, IMPRESSED MR, CIRCA 1870S Antique hand painted oval porcelain plaque from the 19th century. Artist signed and hand painted. Titled "Lex Pensee" after Angelo Asti impressed with a round circle with MR in the middle. The porcelain plaque is high quality skillfully painted and depicts a young Victorian dark haired young woman in a wistful romantic pose. CONDITION Excellent condition with no surface scratching, and with no restorations, no chips or cracks, no missing paint or repairs in porcelain and in a original gilt gesso wooden frame, clean intact condition with no structural issues. Wear is consistent with age and use. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS The visible portion of the plaque: 5 in. high x 3-15/16 in. wide The dimensional carved frame: 11 in. high x 10 in. wide.. The framed artwork weighs in at 3 lbs 1 oz. This piece displays beautifully and would be a wonderful addition to a collection. Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description. Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself.Our antiques are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. I SHIP IMMEDIATELY and packed securely.International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts' - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.Clearing customs can delay delivery of packages. I ship promptly but cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping and customs delays.Item: Porcelainpainting2 - pg4/24