Fabulous French Limoges porcelain large charger plate finely hand painted in vibrant colors with a scene of iris flowers and lotus. Comprising of an unusual green blue color terminating to a shade of dark green teal. The scene comprises of a sea of lotus flowers floating along a calm water surface enhanced in gold gilt painted accents.
In the distance is a flock of birds flying above the water scene, also painted in gold gilt. The background colors compliment the central theme of the plate, with green hues providing beautiful contrast to the pinks and purples, and convey a lovely soothing ambiance. Encompassing the right side of the plate is a large grouping of iris flowers in varying degrees of bloom. With petals in vibrant shades purple.
With a palette of deep eggplant purple, violet and lavender, and hints of fuchsia and pink. Embellished in raised enamel accents. The attention to detail and fine execution of the floral still life is phenomenal. Overall exquisite and beautifully hand painted. In good antique to vintage condition, no chips or cracks, a spot of inconspicuous paint-loss to the raised enamel on the flowers.
Marked Limoges over France, in use after 1891. Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions.The item "14 French Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Plate Charger Iris & Lotus Flowers" is in sale since Friday, June 7, 2019. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Limoges". The seller is "micflsun" and is located in Canutillo, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.