OVERVIEW: A hand-painted Haviland Limoges cabinet plate featuring a naturalistic carnation design, demonstrating the high quality of French porcelain decoration during the late Victorian/early Edwardian period.
DESIGN ELEMENTS: • Painted Design: - Pink and burgundy carnations - Delicate green foliage - Misty blue background - Naturalistic composition - Free-form arrangement
• Decorative Features: - Scalloped gold rim - Hand-painted flowers - Soft color palette - Artistic shading - Watercolor-like effects
• Technical Details: - Fine white porcelain body - Gilt trim application - Glazed finish - Scalloped edge
CONDITION: Excellent Antique Condition • Minor age-related wear - Micro abrasions - Minimal gilt wear - No chips or cracks - Original paint intact - Clean surface
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This plate dates from a significant period in Haviland's history, when the company was at its artistic peak. The naturalistic floral design reflects the continued influence of Victorian aesthetic preferences into the early 20th century.
COLLECTING NOTE: Early 20th century Haviland pieces with identifiable artist marks are particularly desirable to collectors, representing the height of French porcelain artistry before more standardized production methods became common.
OVERVIEW: A hand-painted Haviland Limoges cabinet plate featuring a naturalistic carnation design, demonstrating the high quality of French porcelain decoration during the late Victorian/early Edwardian period.
DESIGN ELEMENTS: • Painted Design: - Pink and burgundy carnations - Delicate green foliage - Misty blue background - Naturalistic composition - Free-form arrangement
• Decorative Features: - Scalloped gold rim - Hand-painted flowers - Soft color palette - Artistic shading - Watercolor-like effects
• Technical Details: - Fine white porcelain body - Gilt trim application - Glazed finish - Scalloped edge
CONDITION: Excellent Antique Condition • Minor age-related wear - Micro abrasions - Minimal gilt wear - No chips or cracks - Original paint intact - Clean surface
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This plate dates from a significant period in Haviland's history, when the company was at its artistic peak. The naturalistic floral design reflects the continued influence of Victorian aesthetic preferences into the early 20th century.
COLLECTING NOTE: Early 20th century Haviland pieces with identifiable artist marks are particularly desirable to collectors, representing the height of French porcelain artistry before more standardized production methods became common.
