kpm-porcelain-plaque-the-finding-of-moses-signed
Lot 3318
KPM Porcelain Plaque The Finding of Moses, Signed
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, hand-painted interpretation of the Pharaoh's daughter tenderly and furtively removing the baby Moses from an elaborately woven basket, bulrushes and approaching women, possibly Miriam among them, in the background. Signed "Bauer?" to lower right, the back with impressed KPM scepter mark. Housed in a later gilt and wood stepped frame.

13 1/2 x 15 5/8 in.; Frame dimensions 16 1/2 x 20 in.

Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

Frame with several corner separation lines, the upper and lower edges of the plaque lack pigment; all else good.