KPM Berlin Sistine Madonna Framed Wall Plaque C1840

Berlin KPM Porcelain Plaque
Last quarter of the 19th century
After Raphael Painted Originally in 1513
Depicting Madonna and child - Sistine Madonna
Script marking 5/3/60 and some other writing we cannot work out
Impressed marks KPM below a sceptre
In a gilt wood frame - the gilt has worn off see images - top left of the frame there is a missing piece of wood.
Plaque 26cm, W 21cm size with frame H: 43cm, W: 34cm
Mid 19th Century C1840

It was observed in the 19th century that paintings, the great masterpieces of the old masters, were deteriorating, and there was no technology available to restore or preserve them. To safeguard the images of these remarkable works, it was decided to transfer them onto porcelain. The KPM Berlin porcelain manufactory dedicated decades to creating the finest renditions of these masterpieces on porcelain, and no other factory in the world could rival the quality of their work. This plaque exemplifies the very best of what was produced during that era.