Bidspirit auction | German or Austrian Mid-18th Reproduction

German or Austrian Mid-18th Reproduction Century Style Relief Molded Wax Plaque - A circular relief-molded wax plaque featuring a domestic interior scene in the mid-18th-century European folk tradition. The composition centers on a man and woman in period attire—including a tricorne hat, frock coat, and structured bodice—holding aloft a flaming heart inscribed with the numeral 3. The background details include two windows, a swaddled infant resting on a table, a floor cradle, and two chairs. The wax is finished in a dark pigment to simulate the appearance of aged wood or cast metal. The reverse side features an embedded metal wire loop for hanging and an adhesive paper label. The label reads: Wax cast taken from a mold for gingerbread or marzipan celebrating the birth of the first child. The 3 on the heart symbolizes the family's unity. There are two sets of initials on the mold: Probably, the J and S are those of the owner of the mold while the F and E are those of the carver. [mid 18th century; German or Austrian]. Inscriptions on the front of the plaque correspond to the label: the letters F and E are located below the male figure, an S is visible on the back of the right-hand chair, and a J appears on the back of the left-hand chair. Diameter: 5.5 inches. The wax plaque is in good condition with crisp relief details. There is a small chip on the outer rim at the 4 o'clock position (photo 1). Surface dust and minor abrasions are present, consistent with age and material. The hanging wire on the reverse shows surface oxidation (photo 4). The adhesive paper label on the reverse is yellowed with minor wear at the edges (photo 5).