Vintage German Reticulated 8.5" Porcelain Plate Courting Couple Fragonard Gold

Description

View Vintage German Reticulated 8.5" Porcelain Plate Courting Couple Fragonard Gold with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Clean Reverse Side: Features a spotless, high-gloss white glaze. The back is entirely blank and unmarked, which is common for mid-century German export lines (old mounting tape remnants have been professionally removed). Vintage German Reticulated Cabinet Plate – 8.5" Diameter This beautiful, collector-quality vintage German reticulated porcelain display plate features a classic, vibrant romantic courting couple scene in the center [🔗 1.1.6]. The central illustration is framed by a delicate, hand-pierced lattice border heavily accented with bright gold highlights and traditional floral motifs. ✨ Key Features & Display Value Grand Visual Presence:  The highly desirable 8.5-inch diameter makes a strong statement compared to common 6-inch dessert plates [🔗 1.1.6]. Versatile Decor:  Perfect for vertical wall hanging, traditional china cabinet arrangements, or tabletop easels. Aggressive Pricing:  Branded equivalents retail between $25–$40 [🔗 1.2.1]. This pristine, unmarked piece is priced at an absolute bargain of  $19.99 for a quick sale  [🔗 1.2.1]. 📜 Historical Style & Detailed Art Note (Rococo Revival) This mid-century plate is a beautiful example of  Rococo Revival design , which recreated the opulence of 18th-century French court culture. The central image captures a highly detailed  Fête Galante  (courtship party)—a romantic genre of painting popularized by masters like  Jean-Honoré Fragonard and Jean-Antoine Watteau  [🔗 1.3.5]. [ 1 ,  2 ] The scene beautifully depicts an aristocratic gentleman and lady in lavish, colorful historical period dress [🔗 1.3.5]. The gentleman is styled in formal breeches, an embroidered waistcoat, and buckled shoes, captured mid-gesture as he courts his companion [🔗 1.3.5]. The lady is dressed in a magnificent, voluminous corseted gown with soft pink and blue hues, draped in delicate folds that mimic silk [🔗 1.3.5]. They are nestled within a lush, idyllic pastoral landscape filled with soft, overgrown foliage, classical garden elements, and a romantic, overcast sky that epitomizes the idealized nature of the Rococo era [🔗 1.3.5]. Framing this central vignette is a border featuring stunning  reticulation  ( basketweave fretwork that mimics delicate French lacework in fine porcelain) and traditional  Deutsche Blumen  (German flowers) woven through gilded accents. 🔍 Meticulous Structural Condition The openwork lattice fretwork on vintage porcelain is notoriously brittle, but this piece has been carefully inspected under magnification [🔗 1.3.3]: 100% Intact Lattice:  No chips, cracks, flea bites, hairline fractures, or glued repairs [🔗 1.3.3]. Pristine Gilding:  Heavy gold trim along the scalloped rim and lattice windows remains bright and crisp with virtually zero rubbing or storage wear. Clean Reverse Side:  Features a spotless, high-gloss white glaze. The back is entirely blank and unmarked, which is common for mid-century German export lines (old mounting tape remnants have been professionally removed). 🛡️ 14-Day Return Policy & Satisfaction Guarantee Buy with absolute confidence! We want you to be completely thrilled with your vintage porcelain investment. We offer a  hassle-free 14-day return policy  on this item. If you change your mind, simply return the plate in its original, pristine condition within 14 days of delivery for a full refund of the purchase price (buyer is responsible for safe return packaging and shipping costs). Shipping Note:  Highly fragile item. Ships quickly and will be heavily packed with professional-grade bubble wrap and securely double-boxed to ensure safe arrival. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Plates. Brand: Unbranded / Unknown German Maker.

Origin

Origin/Region: Bavaria / Germany

Antique

Yes

Shape

Round (Scalloped Rim)

Occasion

All Occasions and Anniversary).

Item Length

8.5 inches

Department

Adult

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

More Accurate Specific Time Period Manufactured

Mid-20th Century (1940-1960s)

Plate Diameter

8.5 inches

Style

Rococo Revival / Romantic

Features

Reticulated Border, Heavy Gold Gilding, Openwork Lattice, Reticulated Border, Heavy Gold Gilding, Openwork Lattice, Decorat

Production Style

Delft & Decorative Art Pottery (or Art Pottery)

Gilding Condition:

Pristine - No Rubbing or Wear

Finish

Gilded

Pattern

Fragonard / Watteau Style (Courting Couple / Rococo Pastoral)

Lattice Condition

100% Intact - No Broken Strands

Color

Multicolor (White, Gold, Blue, Pink)

Material

Porcelain (Hard-Paste)

Artwork Subject

Courting Couple (Fragonard Style)

Brand

Unbranded / Unknown German Maker

Type

Cabinet Plate / Decorative Display Plate

Era

Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)

Display Placement:

Cabinet Plate / Wall Hanging

Theme

Romantic / Courting Couple).

Time Period Manufactured

1950-1959

Production Technique

Production Technique: Transferware with Fine Gilded Accents

Backstamp

Unmarked / None

Country of Origin

Germany