English porcelain plaque of the Castle of Chillon by Joseph Birbeck, late 19th/early 20th century

An English porcelain rectangular plaque of the Castle of Chillon, Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva by Joseph Birbeck (Junior), late 19th/early 20th century, painted by Joseph Birbeck, artist signed 'J. Birbeck', titled to the reverse, framed, 20.5cm wide x 15cm high

Notes: Joseph Birbeck Junior was born in Coalport, Shropshire to a family of talented porcelain artists and decorators. He trained at the Coalport factory, where he was at one time foreman of a painting shop and his notable work includes landscape painting after Turner. He joined Copeland in 1881 before working at Brown Westhead & Moore and latterly Royal Doulton from 1900 - 1926.

Condition Report
Unexamined out of frame but no visible damages or repairs.

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