Rosenthal Handmalerei München Plate, Gold Butterfly & Porcelain, Vintage German Art

Decorative porcelain plate from the Rosenthal manufactory, produced by the prestigious hand-painting studio in Munich (Handmalerei München). The piece features an asymmetrical composition of a butterfly in ochre and gold tones accompanied by grey botanical elements and gold leaf details.

Item History:
Rosenthal's Handmalerei workshop in Munich was a center of artistic excellence where specialized painters decorated white porcelain pieces with exclusive motifs. Unlike printed decorations, these pieces are characterized by depth of color and manual application of precious metals. The green stamp with the inscription "Handmalerei München Germany" guarantees the artisanal execution in this Bavarian workshop.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Overglaze hand-painting with gold finishes
- Dimensions: Width 14 cm (5.5 inches), Depth 10.5 cm (4.1 inches), Height 2 cm (0.8 inches)
- Weight: 165 g (0.36 lbs)
- Material: High-quality hard-paste porcelain
- Condition: Excellent preservation. No chips, cracks, or restorations. The perimeter gilding and the central motif maintain their original integrity.

Appraisal:
An item of interest for collectors of 20th-century German porcelain and for interior decorations requiring accents from the post-war Bavarian design school.