This is a beautiful painted porcelain plaque by R P M Germany. It is mounted in a wood frame and features a portrait of Lola Montez. It is marked on the back.
The porcelain is 9" by 7". The frame is 13 1/4" by 11 1/2"
Great condition.
Lola Mendez history:
Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, Countess of Landsfeld (17 February 1821 – 17 January 1861), better known by the stage name Lola Montez, was an Irish dancer and actress who became famous as a "Spanish dancer", courtesan, mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, who made her Countess of Landsfeld. She used her influence to institute liberal reforms. At the start of the Revolution of 1848 in the Greman states, she was forced to flee. She proceeded to the United States via Switzerland, France and London, returning to her work as an entertainer and lecturer.
Lola Montez has two lakes (an upper and lower) named
after her in the Tahoe National Forest in Nevada County, California.
There is also a mountain named in her honor, Mount Lola. At 9,148 feet, it is the highest point in Nevada County, California.
Check out my other items!
Payment
Requirements to Bid: Before bidding please review Ebay's bidding policy and make sure you are aware of your responsibilities as a buyer. Per the eBay policy, once you bid you have entered a binding contract under the terms of this listing.
Shipping
Please note that Free Shipping for a listing is for Domestic US delivery only. International buyers will pay shipping charges and all associated fees.
Domestic Bidders: Shipping insurance is provided and included on all items. We will combine shipping if possible- depending on size and weight, and combined packages will have insurance. Items will be shipped via USPS Priority mail with Delivery Confirmation. In case of damage we will send Buyer all necessary paperwork for Buyer to file claim for reimbursement with the carrier. Do not discard boxes or packing material as this is required for presentation to the carrier.
International Bidders: Items marked FREE SHIPPING are for the continental US. International shipments require shipping charges. Payments must be made by Pay Pal. We do not accept bank transfers or personal international checks. All Shipping and Handling fees, Item Insurance Fees and Import Duty Fees are to be paid by Winning Bidder. Items will be sent vis USPS Priority mail as this provides insurance and tracking numbers, per Ebay requirements. Insurance will be for the value of the item or the postal limits (which may be less than the item value) for each specific country, In case of damage we will send Buyer all necessary paperwork for Buyer to file claim for reimbursement with the carrier. Do not discard boxes or packing material as this is required for presentation to the carrier.
Terms of Sale
The items are "AS IS" and often of considerable age and will exhibit wear that may not be listed in the description. The absence of condition remarks DOES NOT mean it is in perfect condition. Returns are authorized only if an item is grossly misrepresented, you purchased a plate and received a lamp - or not yellow but red. Item must be returned in condition which it was shipped.. Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and no credit will be applied for original shipping fees.
About Us
Visit My eBay Store
If you are interested in an extremely eclectic collection of interesting and unusual antiques and collectibles, please click on the "Check Out My Other Items" link above. Take a look at our decorative arts items for sale ! Many are from private collections and fine estates. We are adding new items almost daily so check back often with Rare-And-Fair and please bookmark us for the future.
Contact Us
Communication: We answer all emails that we receive usually within the same working day. Otherwise you can expect a reply within 48 hours. We will combine shipping if possible - depending on size and weight, and combined packages will have insurance. Items will be shipped via USPS Priority mail with Delivery Confirmation.
Feedback: We encourage you to check our feedback to see what other buyers think of our products and services. Positive feedback is automatically posted when feedback is received. If you have an issue with a transaction, please contact us to resolve your issue before posting negative feedback or filing a claim. We offer friendly, reliable customer service and our goal is to satisfy our customers