We believe this to be a transfer-printed photograph onto porcelain that has been hand-finished. The subject is a Victorian gentleman. There are no signatures or title plaques, but there is a label on the back of the frame stating: 'Graham's Highly-Finished Porcelain Portraits can be painted from any photograph. This porcelain picture is guaranteed to be permanent.' The label is dated 1884. The plaque retains its original mount and glazed gilt frame with plaster / gesso decoration.

Condition: Overall in fair-good condition. The plaque is discoloured with age. The mount has some grubbiness, foxing (brown spotting) and significant staining. The frame has some damage and some significant areas of loss. There is some cracking and chipping also. 

The approx. measurements are as follows:

Plaque - 25.5cm by 20.5cm;

Frame - 52cm by 40cm, 3cm deep.

(Ref. #17079)