Vintage Villeroy and Boch "Aurora" Phanolith Framed Plaque After Guido Reni

Item Details

A vintage limited edition Villeroy and Boch phanolith plaque. This plaque is titled, Aurora, after the similarly titled fresco by Guido Reni (1575 – 1642). A 1978 limited edition plaque in cobalt blue and white. Phanolith plaque shows Reni’s Aurora which depicts Apollo on his chariot surrounded by several women representing the hours, following Dawn, or Aurora, with the cherub holding a fiery torch, which represents the morning star. Phanolith is a kind of porcelain that combines the attributes of jasperware and Pâte-sur-pâte (French term meaning paste on paste) which is a method of porcelain decoration in a relief design. In a gold and silver-toned painted gesso and wood frame. Marked to the lower left corner with initials and ‘’78.’ Hallmark impressed to back. Limited edition number 2213 out of 5000. Made in Germany.

• Please note that this item either contains perfume, or may contain residue of such. The winning bidder recognizes in the purchase of this item that a combustible material may be present and waives any claims against EBTH relating to the safety of this material. Shipping is restricted and purchaser must pick up at the sale site.

Condition

- good to fair; some residue and staining to the front of the art plaque
- some wear, chipping, scratching, and denting to be expected from use.

Dimensions

- measurement above reflects the shipping box size.
- framed art measures 23.25" W X 14" H X 1.25" D.
- visible art measures 20.5" W X 11.5" H.

Item #

17CIN665-065