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A Large and Fantastic 19th Century Bronze Mounted K.P.M. Porcelain Centerpiece

Name: A Large and Fantastic 19th Century Bronze Mounted K.P.M. Porcelain Centerpiece
Brand: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Price: 5432.03 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

About the Item

A Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Centerpiece The very finely painted porcelain lidded bowl topped with infant Bacchus and his wine, two large scenes depicting people at leisure, eating and celebrating, above beaded and reticulated bronze mounts, the bowl with similar painted scenes of people eating and playing music, all surrounded by blooming flowers, the sides with heavy floral bronze handles and sitting on a gilt base. KPM is an acronym for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin, which translates to “Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin.” The company was founded in 1763 by Frederick II of Prussia, who bought the factory from its previous owner, Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky, in the wake of its bankruptcy. Frederick II greatly admired the factory’s “white gold,” a type of porcelain so fine and translucent that it closely mirrored the high-quality porcelain made in China. He invested large sums of money into the company and granted it the use of the royal scepter as its emblem. He also commissioned many KPM porcelain objects to be made in the Rococo style for his palace. Details: Height – 19 inches / 48cm Width – 16 inches / 41cm Depth – 12 inches / 30cm

Creator:

Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)

Style:

Belle Époque (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Ormolu,Porcelain,Gilt,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1880

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Long Island City, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: CC1631stDibs: LU905643601212

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Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Known by just KPM, the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur company has been synonymous with exquisite porcelain works fit for nobility and royalty for over 200 years. KPM porcelain plates, centerpieces and sculptures are painstakingly formed through ages-old techniques and meticulously painted by hand, producing one-of-a-kind quality.

KPM began in Berlin in 1763, founded by King Frederick II of Prussia, after two other entrepreneurs had been unsuccessful in establishing porcelain manufacturing companies in Germany. In 1878, KPM developed a relationship with the Chemical-Technical Research Institute and its director, Hermann Seger. This partnership gave KPM early access to advances in porcelain production and coloration.

KPM flourished under the banner of royal ownership until 1918, when it became a state-run entity after the monarchy was disbanded following Germany’s loss in World War I. With the rise of the Nazi Party in the 1930s, many of the company’s top designers and directors were dismissed, denied exhibitions or forced to flee Germany due to Jewish heritage or loyalty to Jewish colleagues. In 1943, an Allied bombing raid destroyed the KPM factory, and the company was not reestablished until after the war.

KPM reopened in Franconia and began producing porcelain wares. Some staff also worked on reconstructing the historic KPM site in Berlin. In 1957, manufacturing returned to the original company premises.

KPM rebounded over the next few decades. In 2006, in a step to privatize companies throughout the country, German financier Jörg Woltmann bought the organization.

Since its privatization, the company has opened many galleries and shops around Germany and has worked in collaboration with notable brands like Bottega Veneta and Bugatti motor company in recent years.

Although rooted in the Rococo style, KPM has adapted its craft to meet the current trends, all while maintaining the highest levels of excellence throughout its centuries of operation. It continues to produce lavish, elegant porcelain works for elite clientele the world over.

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