Empire China Austria Cake Plate Green Gold Rim Sir Alma Tadema Classical Roman Scene 1900s
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This interesting cake plate features a thick green rim with elaborately gilded decorations, and a classical scene with three women (one with a lyre) in the center. It is marked "Empire China Austria" and states it is "After Paintings by Sir Alma Tadema". It was most likely produced in the early 20th century, and it is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and minimal wear/paint loss.
Alma-Tadema was a 19th-century artist. A classical-subject painter, he became famous for his depictions of the luxury and decadence of the Roman Empire, with languorous figures set in fabulous marbled interiors or against a backdrop of dazzling blue Mediterranean Sea and sky.
Alma-Tadema was a 19th-century artist. A classical-subject painter, he became famous for his depictions of the luxury and decadence of the Roman Empire, with languorous figures set in fabulous marbled interiors or against a backdrop of dazzling blue Mediterranean Sea and sky.
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