KPM Berlin porcelain plaque, Venus and Cupid, c. 1870. Finely hand painted, with a scene of Venus, with a diaphonous robe loosely draped around her naked form, sleeping on cushions, whilst Cupid sits at her side with a quizzical expression on his face. A dove is perched upon a classical urn, containing beautifully painted roses, whilst its companion dove rests by the right hand of the goddess. Impressed sceptre and KPM mark to the reverse. Gilt wood frame. Dimensions of plaque - Width - 27.5 cm, 10 7/8”. Height - 22 cm, 8 5/8”. Framed Width - 39 cm, 15 3/8”. Height - 34 cm, 13 3/8”. Condition - Excellent. No damage. No restoration.