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Pair Of 19th Century Porcelain Painted Plaques Of Killarney Lakes & Sligo Abbey

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A wonderful pair of 19th century Coalport hand painted porcelain plaques in the style of Turner, the first inscribed in the back "Killarney lakes" and second of "Sligo Abbey", in gilt frames. Beautifully hand painted with stunning vibrant colours. Superb quality. Both Signed: "J. Birbeck on the lower left. Circa 1888 English / Irish Condition: Excellent Dimensions: H: 6 in / 15.3 cm ; W: 8 in / 20.3 cm Including Frames: H: 9 in / 23 cm ; W: 11 in / 28 cm Location: Dublin 8 Biography: Joseph Birbeck (1862-?) was born into a distinguished family of ceramic painters. An earlier member of the Birbeck family also named Joseph painted at the Coalport factory at the beginning of the 19th century. Birbeck began his career with Brown, Westhead, Moore & Co. leaving in 1900 to join Doulton where he remained until about 1926. Birbeck painted many fine sets of dessert and service plates for the North American market. His subject matter ranged from flowers, Alpine and Highland scenery to landscapes after Turner. Birbeck was noted for his studies of birds and fish and was particularly admired for his underwater aquatic effects and misty landscapes with beautiful atmospheric skies.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735240184842

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