German School
Portrait of Róza Botsaris
Impressed Ludwigsburg mark on the reverse
14 x 14 cm
18 x 18 cm (with frame)
Provenance
collection of a gentleman, U.K.
Estimate
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A finely executed mid-19th century hard-paste porcelain plaque depicting Róza Botsaris, daughter of the legendary Greek hero Markos Botsaris and a celebrated figure of the Greek War of Independence. The subject is portrayed in three-quarter view against a coastal landscape, dressed in richly embroidered Ottoman-inspired attire, featuring a red fez, evokes the romanticized Philhellenic aesthetic prevalent in German-speaking regions during the period.
This work is attributed to the Ludwigsburg porcelain manufactory, renowned for its painterly precision and exceptional quality in small-format portraiture. The vivid detail in the sitter’s face, hair, and costume, combined with the plaque’s impeccable surface condition, exemplifies the technical refinement of the factory’s golden age. The presence of the impressed Ludwigsburg mark confirms the authenticity of the plaque.
With its subject matter of national significance and rarity in both medium and theme, this piece is of notable appeal to collectors of Philhellenic art and 19th-century German academic painting on porcelain. Its fresh-to-market status and pristine preservation further enhance its desirability.
