Decorative tray - Limoges ceramics






Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.
€2 | ||
|---|---|---|
€1 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143878 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Oval porcelain serving tray hand-painted with a central floral bouquet in the Sevres/Limoges style, with a gilded brass gallery, 45 x 29 cm (46 cm across including handles), height 6 cm, weight 1,600 g, dating to the early 20th century and in good condition with minor signs of wear and age spots.
Description from the seller
Large and splendid oval porcelain serving tray hand-painted with floral designs and gilt brass gallery - model and exclusive enamel decorations in France, Limoges - early 20th century. Early 1900s. Sevres/Limoges style. Decoration: large central bouquet of flowers on the tray completely hand-painted, depicting roses, tulips, daisies and mignonette in lively polychrome with a raised effect. Border with a blue geometric band featuring floral reserves and two square panels with a small bouquet of flowers. Painting of excellent craftsmanship, very decorative. Mounting: perimetral gallery in gold-plated pierced brass with palm-tree motif and beaded edge, side handles shaped in scroll, 4 spherical feet. Original gold plating with a beautiful patina from the era. Mark: monogram with a double intertwined “L” typical of Limoges workshops. Dimensions: PLATE: 38 cm × 29 cm with handles 29 cm × 45 cm. Height at the handle 6 cm. Weight: 1600 g. Porcelain without cracks or chipping, perfectly stable and functional, ready for use as a teacake tray, centerpiece, or elegant and scenographic decorative piece, ideal for classic interior decor or porcelain collections.
Large and splendid oval porcelain serving tray hand-painted with floral designs and gilt brass gallery - model and exclusive enamel decorations in France, Limoges - early 20th century. Early 1900s. Sevres/Limoges style. Decoration: large central bouquet of flowers on the tray completely hand-painted, depicting roses, tulips, daisies and mignonette in lively polychrome with a raised effect. Border with a blue geometric band featuring floral reserves and two square panels with a small bouquet of flowers. Painting of excellent craftsmanship, very decorative. Mounting: perimetral gallery in gold-plated pierced brass with palm-tree motif and beaded edge, side handles shaped in scroll, 4 spherical feet. Original gold plating with a beautiful patina from the era. Mark: monogram with a double intertwined “L” typical of Limoges workshops. Dimensions: PLATE: 38 cm × 29 cm with handles 29 cm × 45 cm. Height at the handle 6 cm. Weight: 1600 g. Porcelain without cracks or chipping, perfectly stable and functional, ready for use as a teacake tray, centerpiece, or elegant and scenographic decorative piece, ideal for classic interior decor or porcelain collections.
