Minton Porcelain Plaque of a Maltese Dog by James Edwin Dean

A fine and large Minton porcelain plaque hand painted with a Maltese dog by James Edwin Dean. The plaque beautifully depicts the dog in an outdoor setting with a wonderful realism. The plaque is signed to the lower right. James Edwin Dean 1863-1935 was a celebrated Minton artist between 1882-1926 eventually becoming the head artist, some of his work is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. The plaque is in very good condition with a minor repaired chip on the edge which is hidden by the frame and is back stamped for Minton with the date cipher for 1925. The work is mounted in a later gilt frame for wall hanging. The whole is a wonderful dog portrait and fine example of painting on porcelain. Overall sizes in inches including frame: 14 ½ by 14 ¼