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Helga Melnbarde, 'Portrait', Hand Painted Ceramic Plate, Latvia, circa 1988

$1,000
£756.02
€905.57
CA$1,423.12
A$1,454.41
CHF 830.52
MX$18,925.16
NOK 9,489.62
SEK 9,890.89
DKK 6,769.02

About the Item

Helga Ingeborga Melnbarde - 'Portrait' - Important contemporary European studio ceramic plate - hand painted on a Czech porcelain 'blank' - featuring an Expressionist female portrait with scar and 'infinity' gilt border - signed and dated verso - Latvia - circa 1988. Excellent condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surface scratches with minimal signs of age and use. Size/Dimensions - Medium - 7" (17.5 cm.) Diameter x 3/4" (2 cm.) Deep. BIO - Helga Ingeborga Melnbarde is well known in international studio ceramics circles - she is an artist and docent at the University of Latvia - her works have captivated collectors worldwide - examples of her work and a more extensive biography can be found online - a solo show of her past and current work is at the Riga Porcelain Museum from February 15 - April 15, 2018.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1988
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265230457022

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