Antique French Hand Painted Porcelain Portrait Plaque Madonna & Jesus Dated 1894 art deco diamonds The strings on the lyre

The strings on the lyre appear to have been resoldered

There are some corner/edge chips to the marble base

Monogrammed DB or BD

In good to excellent condition

Bearing maker's marks for Jean Blanche

Antique French Hand Painted Porcelain Portrait Plaque Madonna & Jesus Dated 1894 art deco diamonds The strings on the lyreStunning antique French 19th century hand painted porcelain plaque depicting a Renaissance inspired religious scene. Featuring a miniature portrait of a serene Madonna gowned in white and blue robes, holding in her lap the infant Jesus. Both figures with gilded halos. Depicted against a sepia hued background resembling an intricate floral damask pattern. A fantastic scne de famille portraying a mother and child as well as a religious icon image