Antique Julius Brauer Pine Cone Plate - Sunset Sky - Signed George Stahl Style For Sale

Brand / Studio: Julius H. Brauer Studio (Chicago, Illinois)Era / Age: Early 20th Century (Circa 1903–1926)Object Type: Cabinet Plate / Handled Serving PlatterPattern / Motif: Woodland Pine Cones & Pine NeedlesMaterial: Fine Porcelain, Hand-PaintedArtist Marks: SignedStyle: Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts / In the Style of George Stahl
For your consideration is a stunning, exceptionally well-preserved early 20th-century porcelain cabinet plate from the celebrated Julius H. Brauer Studio of Chicago (frequently pronounced and recognized phonetically as Bower).Design & Artistry:This exquisite plate features a masterful hand-painted naturalistic woodland scene depicting detailed brown pine cones layered over rich green pine needles. The botanical elements pop beautifully against a breathtaking, atmospheric watercolor sunset landscape that seamlessly blends from a soft, horizon pink to a muted pastel blue sky. The top half of the piece is elegantly framed by a wide, heavy Roman gold border accented with ornate, openwork cut-out handles.The Artist Marks:The design is rendered beautifully in the distinctive style of master decorator George Stahl, who famously popularized this exact woodland theme for Chicago\'s top porcelain houses. This specific piece was completed by a highly talented independent art guild decorator who meticulously hand-signed the presentation.Condition:Excellent antique condition overall with beautiful structural integrity. There are absolutely no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. The hand-painted watercolor sunset scene and botanical details remain bright and beautifully preserved. The heavy Roman gold trim and openwork handles are incredibly prominent with a brilliant luster, showing only very minor, faint surface scratches consistent with careful handling over the past century. The gold remains brilliant and completely intact. An exceptional, top-tier display piece!Shipping & Professional Packaging:I take extreme care in packaging fragile antiques to ensure they arrive safely at your doorstep. To protect the heavy Roman gold border and ensure the delicate openwork handles suffer no transit shock, this item will be packed using a professional double-boxing method:Surface Protection: The plate will first be fully wrapped in clean, ink-free packing paper to protect the delicate gold finish from scratches.Cushioning: It will then be securely bundled in multiple layers of thick bubble wrap to completely cushion the handles.Double-Boxing Method: The wrapped plate will be nested inside a tightly filled inner box to prevent any shifting, which is then placed inside a larger secondary shipping box surrounded by a thick, 2-inch shock-absorbing buffer on all sides. Fully insured shipping.