981      A LARGE AND VERY FINE KPM HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN PLAQUE circa 1900 "The Young Bride" painted in realistic detail, the portrait of a beautiful young woman with bridal scarf and laurel wreath kneeling in prayer against a mountainous background. Apparently not artist signed. Verso impressed "K.P.M." and with septer and titled in pencil. 10.25"x12.75". Estimate            $6,000-$9,000

982      A VERY FINE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN PLAQUE circa 1890 painted in exceptionally fine detail and color, the scene of a grandfatherly figure accompanied by a collie preparing a young boy for a game of hide-and-seek while five children playfully look on. Signed lower right "F.N. Sutton". Original ornate gessoed frame. Plaque size 9"x12". Estimate            $2,500-$3,500

983      A FINE PATE SUR PATE PORCELAIN PLAQUE circa 1900 depicting in sculpted white slip the figure of a young woman startled by the Apparition of Satan, on an azure blue ground. Indistinguishable title and signature lower center. 4.5"x6". Framed 12"x13.5". Estimate            $200-$400

984      A LARGE AND IMPORTANT GERMAN ENAMELED PLAQUE OF VICTORY circa 1903 expertly enameled in realistic and translucent flesh tones with gilt highlights. Dated 1903 and attributed to Hans Bastanier whose partial signature appears. Contained in a period gilt frame. Diameter 12". Estimate            $4,000-$6,000

985      A VERY LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED AUSTRIAN PORCELAIN PLAQUE "Le Guepier" after a painting by William Bouguereau, depicting a young beauty surrounded by a grouping of cupids. Signed lower right "Gorner" titled on verso "Le Guepier" and an unidentified monogram and "Austria". 22"x14". Estimate          $7,000-$9,000

986      A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE KPM HAND PAINTED PLAQUE of the Virgin with five winged cherubs after a painting by Murrillo. Impressed on verso "K.P.M." with scepter mark. Apparently unsigned by the artist. 17"x14". Estimate            $7,000-$9,000