Gorgeous and exquisite large Cabinet/Wall plate from around 1900
Produced and decorated in Vienna Austria by the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory * ( Royal Vienna )
* The Vienna Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1718, making it Europe's second oldest porcelain manufacturer after Meissen
Central area of the plate depicting classical hand painted portrait of a beautiful young woman, dressed in a mauve ballgown holding a gold clutch and wreaths of flowers on a dark background, absolute masterpiece, signed with Schafer
Gilt neoclassical designs throughout the rim on a cobalt blue background, raised enamel
Excellent condition, cobalt blue background colour has faded at places
Underglaze blue beehive mark on the underside and inscription " Iris "
Diam plate 30 cm