{"product_id":"antique-19thc-hand-painted-porcelain-portrait-plaque-duchess-of-devonshire-after-gainsborough-rococo-gilt-frame-with-provenance","title":"Antique, 19thC, Painted Porcelain, Portrait, Duchess of Devonshire, After Gainsborough, Rococo Gilt Frame","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait Plaque\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLady Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire — After Thomas Gainsborough (1787) — With Provenance Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking and well-documented antique hand-painted oval porcelain portrait plaque depicting \u003cstrong\u003eLady Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, after the celebrated portrait by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Gainsborough (1787)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The subject is captured with well-defined powdered curls beneath a bold, dark grey wide-brimmed hat with white and orange-red feather plumes, a crisp white fur stole at her shoulders, and a delicate rose at the breast. The painting displays \u003cstrong\u003econfident, vivid brushwork\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent detail and strong colour retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoused in a \u003cstrong\u003edeeply carved rococo gilt frame\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring bold acanthus scrolls, floral and shell motifs at the corners, and a delicate beaded oval inner border. The gilding shows natural variation and warm shadowing in the recesses, consistent with \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal period gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e in very presentable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the plaque bears a collector's identification label reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"DEVONSHIRE — Lady Georgiana Spencer, married 5th Duke of Devonshire, 1774. By T. Gainsborough.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis label, added by a previous collector or dealer, confirms the long-held identification of the subject and the Gainsborough source portrait. The reverse also retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal black painted backing board\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged string hanger, typical of 19th-century Continental European framing construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady Georgiana Spencer (1757–1806)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the most celebrated women of Georgian England — an aristocrat, socialite, political activist and style icon. Her portrait by Thomas Gainsborough became one of the most famous and widely reproduced images of the era, and porcelain versions such as this were highly prized decorative objects throughout the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire — confirmed by verso label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted porcelain plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, crisply detailed, vivid, confident brushwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rococo carved gilt, original warm patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-to-late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continental European\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good throughout — portrait vivid and well-preserved; frame shows honest age-related wear consistent with period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's identification label to reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoyal Mail Tracked 48, carefully bubble wrapped and double boxed. \u003cstrong\u003eUK mainland only\u003c\/strong\u003e — please contact us for an international postage quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description. Overseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping — overseas buyers, please get in touch for courier charges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57737494167900,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-41.jpg?v=1779802953","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/antique-19thc-hand-painted-porcelain-portrait-plaque-duchess-of-devonshire-after-gainsborough-rococo-gilt-frame-with-provenance","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}