Overview
A set of three decorative wall plaques featuring matte white bisque porcelain profiles of classical and Egyptian figures.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A set of three decorative wall plaques featuring matte white bisque porcelain profiles of classical and Egyptian figures.
Story
The label on the reverse points to Mayer & Co., a legendary Washington D.C. retailer that once defined high-society taste in the nation's capital from its landmark building on G Street.
Maker / Origin
Mayer & Co. was one of the most prestigious furniture and interior design firms in Washington D.C., often tasked with furnishing embassies and the homes of the political elite.
Condition & Value
The frames show significant 'shabby chic' wear, including paint loss and chipping on the outer edges, which is consistent with their age. The bisque porcelain appears intact, though the gold leaf background shows heavy craquelure and some minor spotting.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375