The Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, (Royal Porcelain Factory) or KPM, was founded in 1763 by King Frederick II of Prussia. The factory was established in the Berlin suburb of Charlottenburg with the goal of creating high-quality porcelain to rival the products of other European manufacturers, particularly those from France. The first director of the factory was Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky, who had experience in the porcelain industry and helped to establish KPM as a significant player in the market.

In the early years of KPM, the factory produced a wide range of porcelain products, including dinnerware, vases, and figurines. The factory quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality products, which were distinguished by their fine white clay and elaborate decoration.

In the early 19th century, KPM began to experiment with new techniques for producing porcelain, including the use of moulds and advanced firing processes. The factory also began to produce more...

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A KPM porcelain plaque, 'The knight Errant', after John Everett…

A KPM porcelain plaque, 'The knight Errant', after John Everett Millais, late 19th century, signed faintly lower right, apparently K.A, impressed sceptre and KPM mark underside, image size 30.5 x 22.5 cm, frame size 50.5 x 42.5 cm

A KPM porcelain plaque, 'The Fates', after Paul Thumann,…

A KPM porcelain plaque, 'The Fates', after Paul Thumann, 19th/20th century, intialled verso, possibly J.G. S or L, with impressed sceptre and KPM mark, bearing historic Sotheby's label, image size 24.5 x 18.5 cm, frame size 47.5 x 37.5 cm

A Berlin porcelain plaque of Mozart, 19th/20th century, signed…

A Berlin porcelain plaque of Mozart, 19th/20th century, signed indistinctly but probably T.P. Sk lower right, image size 19.5 x 17.5 cm, frame size 37.5 x 36 cm

A German porcelain plaque, attributed to Berlin (KPM), circa…

A German porcelain plaque, attributed to Berlin (KPM), circa 1880, the rectangular porcelain plaque hand painted with the three Ages of man, after Giorgione, set within a carved and water gilt frame, 23 x 29 cm

Fine 19th century KPM painted porcelain plaque, La petite…

19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque: "La petite Danoise"

Fine 19th century KPM painted porcelain plaque, La petite Danoise' (the little Danish), the rectangular panel finely painted with an image of a girl resting her arm on a chair, wearing a pink dress with lace shawl, set within a deep red velvet mount,…

A framed porcelain portrait plaque of 'La Bella

Framed Porcelain Portrait Plaque of "La Bella"

A framed porcelain portrait plaque of 'La Bella" after Titian, possibly Berlin KPM, late 19th century, the three-quarter-length 'Portrait of a Lady' or 'La Bella' after Tiziano Vecelli's original (c1536, Palazzo Pitti, Florence), wearing a blue and garnet…

K.P.M. Antique German porcelain plaque 'Die Verstosung Der…

Antique German Porcelain Plaque in Gilt Frame

K.P.M. Antique German porcelain plaque 'Die Verstosung Der Hagar', in gilt frame, 19th century, 27.5 x 21.5 cm, 53 x 48 cm overall

K.P.M. Antique German porcelain plaque titled 'In the Park'…

Antique German Porcelain Plaque "In the Park"

K.P.M. Antique German porcelain plaque titled 'In the Park' after Bodenmuller, 19th century, 25.5 x 19 cm, 47 x 37 cm overall

K.P.M. German antique porcelain plaque of a friar and barmaid,…

Antique Porcelain Plaque of Friar and Barmaid

K.P.M. German antique porcelain plaque of a friar and barmaid, by Franz Wagner, in original gilt frame, late 19th century, 24 x 16.5 cm, 38 x 32 cm overall

A rare and superb late 19th century KPM Berlin painted…

Late 19th Century KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque by Wagner

A rare and superb late 19th century KPM Berlin painted porcelain plaque by R Wagner depicting numerous figures by a trattoria (Italian restaurant) with two females seated on the steps below in conversation, one with a fan the other washing linen in the…

KPM 1913 porcelain advertising plaque height 20 cm, width 16 cm

KPM Porcelain Advertising Plaque 1913

KPM 1913 porcelain advertising plaque height 20 cm, width 16 cm

K.P.M. Philippine Welser, antique German porcelain plaque in…

Antique Porcelain Plaque of Philippine Welser

K.P.M. Philippine Welser, antique German porcelain plaque in original gilt metal frame, 19th century. Philippine Welser (1527-1580) was the morganatic wife of the Archduke of Austria, Ferdinand II. 25 cm high overall

An antique German porcelain plaque of a hunting scene, 19th…

19th Century German Hunting Scene Porcelain Plaque

An antique German porcelain plaque of a hunting scene, 19th century, 15 x 20 cm

KPM plaque, porcelain framed oval plaque with hand painted…

KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Oval Plaque

KPM plaque, porcelain framed oval plaque with hand painted decoration depicting a young lady in green dress playing an instrument (marked KPM to verso)

KPM plaque, porcelain framed oval plaque with hand painted…

KPM Hand-Painted Boy with Hat Plaque

KPM plaque, porcelain framed oval plaque with hand painted decoration depicting a young boy with a hat playing an instrument (marked KPM to verso)

A German painted porcelain plaque, attributed to KPM, late 19th…

German Porcelain Plaque: Peau D'Ane Character (KPM, 19th c.)

A German painted porcelain plaque, attributed to KPM, late 19th century, depicting a character from 'Peau D'Ane', information verso, stamped 'Made in Germany', 15.5 cm x 10.5 cm

A 19th century KPM porcelain plaque painted with a study of two…

KPM Porcelain Plaque: Two Dogs with Ewer and Bowl

A 19th century KPM porcelain plaque painted with a study of two dogs, both lying on a table with blue and white wine ewer and bowl, impressed maker's marks to reverse. 12 cm x 15.5 cm. In modern gilt frame.

An attributed KPM plaque 'Her Favourite', depicting a young…

Orientalist Woman with Cockatoo

An attributed KPM plaque 'Her Favourite', depicting a young woman in Orientalist inspired dress with striking gilt enrichments holding her left hand aloft admiring her crested cockatoo. Painted marks to base of reverse. 17.5 cm x 12.5 cm, in original…

A large 19th century KPM porcelain plaque of The Madonna &…

KPM Porcelain Madonna & Child Plaque in Giltwood Frame

A large 19th century KPM porcelain plaque of The Madonna & Child, after Rafael, oval form. 26.5 cm x 21.5 cm, impressed maker's marks to reverse, in ornate carved and pierced scrolling leaf giltwood frame.

A hand painted porcelain portrait plaque of Queen Louise of…

Hand-painted porcelain portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia

A hand painted porcelain portrait plaque of Queen Louise of Prussia, probably KPM (Berlin) porcelain. After Gustav Richter's 1879 work. In plaster frame. Oval 9 x 7 cm.

Late 19th century Berlin KPM? painted porcelain plaque, Le…

Berlin KPM Porcelain Plaque: Le Ravissement de Psyche

Late 19th century Berlin KPM? painted porcelain plaque, Le Ravissement de Psyche, after William Bouguereau, impressed marks verso and titled 14.5 x 9 cm

A German painted porcelain plaque, late 19th century maiden…

Late 19th Century German Porcelain Maiden Plaque

A German painted porcelain plaque, late 19th century maiden spinning yarn, 14.5 x 10 cm

A German painted porcelain plaque (KPM), late 19th century…

Maiden and Angel: KPM Porcelain Plaque

A German painted porcelain plaque (KPM), late 19th century maiden being kissed by an angel signed Brochl 12.5 x 18.5 cm

Plaque late 19th century, c1895, Finley painted Berlin KPM…

Nighttime Lady with Chamberstick

Plaque late 19th century, c1895, Finley painted Berlin KPM porcelain, depicting a young woman wearing night clothes & carrying a Lighted chamberstick, mounted in a gesso & timber frame, impressed factory back stamp K.P.M. - S. 158-257, printed factory…

Fine pair of KPM painted porcelain plaques, of rectangular form,…

KPM Porcelain Plaques: Boy and Girl with Flowers

Fine pair of KPM painted porcelain plaques, of rectangular form, one painted with an image of a small boy seated on a basket with carrots and onion at his feet, the other depicting a young gilt holding a single flower, in soft tones of brown and blue,…

KPM hand painted Biblical scene on porcelain depicting baby…

Baby Moses in Bulrushes Porcelain Plaque

KPM hand painted Biblical scene on porcelain depicting baby Moses floating in a crib among the Bulrushes, with sister Miriam looking on, hand painted on porcelain plaque, in gilt frame, Impressed KPM verso, 21 cm x 14 cm approx, image.

Good antique handpainted porcelain plaque attributed to KPM,…

Handpainted KPM Porcelain Plaque of Young Woman

Good antique handpainted porcelain plaque attributed to KPM, portrait of a Young Woman, hand painted on porcelain plaque, in carved wood frame, 20 cm x 9 cm approx, image.

Gilt framed KPM porcelain plaque figure of Young Girl…

KPM Porcelain Plaque: Young Girl Collecting Kindling

Gilt framed KPM porcelain plaque figure of Young Girl Collecting Kindling, inscribed K mark verso and # 816, 22 cm x 17 cm approx, plaque image.

A Meissen porcelain plaque of Louise for the Berlin Museum,…

Meissen Porcelain Plaque of Louise for Berlin Museum

A Meissen porcelain plaque of Louise for the Berlin Museum, diameter 10 cm

A KPM (Berlin) hand painted porcelain plaque of Queen Louise of…

Hand-painted Queen Louise porcelain plaque in giltwood frame

A KPM (Berlin) hand painted porcelain plaque of Queen Louise of Prussia, ¾ length portrait after Gustav Richter's 1879 work, signed Wagner lower right. In rococo giltwood frame. Overall 25.5 cm x 21 cm.

KPM handpainted porcelain framed plaque titled The Fortune…

KPM Fortune Teller Porcelain Plaque by William Piper

KPM handpainted porcelain framed plaque titled The Fortune Teller, signed William Piper, 32 cm X 25.5 cm frame. Impressed KPM mark verso.

A Berlin plaque, after Carl Ludwig Friedrich Becker late 19th…

Othello's Tales to Desdemona

A Berlin plaque, after Carl Ludwig Friedrich Becker late 19th century Othello relating his adventures to Desdemona signed lower left 25 x 31 cm (image)

A fine Berlin KPM portrait plaque of Princess Louise, circa…

KPM Portrait Plaque of Princess Louise

A fine Berlin KPM portrait plaque of Princess Louise, circa 1840, an exquisite portrait of the Princess descending a staircase in full court dress with a gold embroidered gown and ermine dressed trimmed cloak, impressed mark of KPM and sceptre mark to…

A KPM porcelain plaque of a mother with two children in a…

KPM Porcelain Mother and Children in Rococo Frame

A KPM porcelain plaque of a mother with two children in a superb Rococo frame. 24 cm diameter.

A late 19th century Berlin oval porcelain plaque, painted with…

Classical Maiden Porcelain Plaque by KPM

A late 19th century Berlin oval porcelain plaque, painted with classical maiden standing holding a lekythos, 'Psyche' after L. Sturm. 22 x 16 cm. (Factory: highly likely to be KPM)

A porcelain plaque of Orpheus and Eurydice from Geek mythology,…

Orpheus and Eurydice Porcelain Plaque

A porcelain plaque of Orpheus and Eurydice from Geek mythology, finely painted with Orpheus leading his wife from the underworld, probably Berlin KPM, impressed number 324 to the reverse. 20.5 x 13 cm

A German porcelain plaque with painted portrait of a girl, most…

19th Century German Porcelain Portrait Plaque of a Girl

A German porcelain plaque with painted portrait of a girl, most likely by KPM, 19th century. Plaque 9 x 5.5 cm

KPM hand painted porcelain plaque, 19th century. Plaque size 17…

19th Century KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque (17x13cm)

KPM hand painted porcelain plaque, 19th century. Plaque size 17 x 13 cm

An oval porcelain plaque painted with mother and child, most…

German 19th Century Oval Porcelain Mother and Child Plaque

An oval porcelain plaque painted with mother and child, most likely German, 19th century. 16 x 11.5 cm

A superb hand painted KPM porcelain plaque of Napoleon. 14.5 cm…

Hand Painted Napoleon Porcelain Plaque by KPM

A superb hand painted KPM porcelain plaque of Napoleon. 14.5 cm high, 9.5 cm wide

A Berlin painted porcelain plaque, 'Zina', after Gaston Casimir…

Berlin Porcelain Plaque 'Zina' in Giltwood Frame

A Berlin painted porcelain plaque, 'Zina', after Gaston Casimir Saint-Pierre, c.1900, in giltwood carved Florentine frame; marked verso 'Zina apres Saintpierre'. Image 18 cm x 12.5 cm, frame 35 cm x 26.5 cm

A Berlin porcelain plaque of the Madonna and Child, 19th…

Berlin Porcelain Madonna and Child Plaque

A Berlin porcelain plaque of the Madonna and Child, 19th century, 18 x 13 cm

KPM porcelain plaque 'Psyche at court of Venus' by Wagner by…

Psyche at Venus Court Porcelain Plaque

KPM porcelain plaque 'Psyche at court of Venus' by Wagner by Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (the Royal porcelain factory) titled 'Psyche Vor Dem throne Venus', stamped to verso & signed 'Wagner' lower right set within a gilt frame. Condition good, minor…

KPM Berlin hand painted porcelain plaque. Portrait of young…

KPM Berlin Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait Plaque

KPM Berlin hand painted porcelain plaque. Portrait of young woman. Impressed mark verso. 26 x 2 0 cm. (oval)

KPM Berlin hand painted porcelain plaque. Biblical scene.…

KPM Berlin Hand Painted Porcelain Biblical Plaque

KPM Berlin hand painted porcelain plaque. Biblical scene. Impressed mark verso. 23 x 1 5.5 cm

German KPM porcelain plaque depicting a young lady playing with…

KPM Porcelain Plaque: Young Lady with Caged Birds

German KPM porcelain plaque depicting a young lady playing with caged birds 23 cm x 16 cm

German KPM porcelain plaque depicting a young lady wearing a…

Classical Lady Porcelain Plaque

German KPM porcelain plaque depicting a young lady wearing a long tunic in a classical surround stamped mark 23 cm x 16 cm

An impressive K.P.M plaque depicting a classical mythological…

K.P.M Mythological Plaque, German, 1907

An impressive K.P.M plaque depicting a classical mythological scene, German, circa 1907, signed with Initials and dated 1907, 58 x 40 cm

A small framed porcelain plaque in the manner of KPM, circa…

Handpainted Porcelain Child Bust in Gilded Frame

A small framed porcelain plaque in the manner of KPM, circa 1900, the finely handpainted oval bust of a dreamy young child in rose pink clothing with hands clasped, eyes gazing upwards; in a gilded frame. Height 11 cm. Width 8.5 cm

After Bartholomaeus van Der Helst KPM porcelain plaque German /…

Van Der Helst KPM Porcelain Portrait Plaque

After Bartholomaeus van Der Helst KPM porcelain plaque German / 19th century female portrait enamel on porcelain labelled to front Bartholomaeus van der Helst. 1613 signature possibly L.Sturn and with impressed KPM mark verso 63 x 51 cm. Provenance: Ex…

Antique Berlin porcelain plaque half length portrait of a lady,…

Berlin Porcelain Lady Portrait by C. Rochette

Antique Berlin porcelain plaque half length portrait of a lady, signed C Rochette

KPM portrait plaque of a young woman signed to verso 'L. Sturm…

1886 Dresden Portrait Plaque by L. Sturm

KPM portrait plaque of a young woman signed to verso 'L. Sturm - Dresden 1886' dimensions of frame 28 x 23 cm