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Antique French Porcelain Plate Hand Painted in England by Caroline Leigh C. 1825
$320.00The decoration on this French hard-paste porcelain plate was hand-painted in England circa 1825 by Caroline Leigh, who signed the plate’s underside.
The neoclassical design centers on a beautiful roundel showing three putti gathered around a classical tazza filled with fruit, a composition that reads as an allegory of Plenty.
The overflowing tazza is a classical symbol of prosperity, while the putti embody the lightness and delight associated with abundance.
The wide border is arranged in alternating panels of gilt arabesques and miniature scenes.
Each scene is animated with putti engaged in lively mythic or symbolic activities — shooting arrows, gathering coral, riding fantastical sea creatures, or carrying emblems of abundance.
These designs reflect the imaginative vocabulary favored by English decorators of the early 19th century, many of whom were women working at home.
This cottage industry specialized in embellishing high-quality French porcelain blanks for the British market.
The bright lemon-yellow grounds, scrolling gilded foliage, and soft pastel tints of the figures create a particularly English combination of color and narrative charm.
Leigh’s signature on the underside adds a rare personal touch, linking the piece directly to its original decorator.Dimensions: 9.25″diameter
Condition: Excellent antique condition with very slightest, minor wear to the gilding.
Style: English Regency.
Origin: Porcelain made in France, decorated in England by Caroline Leigh.
Date: Circa 1810–1830.
Notable Details:
Signed on the underside by decorator Caroline Leigh
French blank of hard paste porcelain with English Regency decoration
Central putti roundel forming an allegory of Plenty
Eight finely painted border scenes with distinct narrative elements
Alternating lemon-yellow gilt scroll panels
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Antique Pair Paris Porcelain Reticulated Baskets with Gilt, France Circa 1860
$2,400.00This exquisite pair of Paris Porcelain baskets was made in France circa 1860.
Each basket features a gracefully flared reticulated body, highlighted with hand-applied green enamel and enriched with finely detailed gilt.
The open lattice design adds an airy elegance, while the gleaming pedestal bases and square plinths provide balance and refinement.
The combination of crisp white porcelain, vivid green trim, and rich gilding exemplifies classic French taste of the mid-19th century.
Baskets of this form first gained popularity in the 1830s during the reign of King Louis Philippe and remained a staple of Parisian decorative arts.
These baskets are particularly striking when filled with fresh or silk flowers, as the openwork design allows blossoms and greenery to be beautifully framed by the porcelain lattice.
Dimensions: 9″ tall x 8.8″ diameter across the top
Condition: ExcellentDecoration: Reticulated white porcelain with green enamel trim and gilt detailing
Material: Porcelain
Style: Neoclassical / Louis Philippe
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1860
Key Features
– Pair of antique Paris Porcelain baskets
– Reticulated openwork design with flaring rims
– Green enamel with hand-applied gilt
– Pedestal bases on square plinths
– Especially beautiful when filled with flowers
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Nine Antique Porcelain Dessert Dishes White and Gold with Matching Cookie Plate
$380.00This set of nine antique porcelain small dessert dishes with a matching cookie or serving plate was made in France circa 1870.
The porcelain is white with finely detailed gilt decoration: each piece features a central starburst motif framed by scrolling arabesques and a delicate band around the rim.
The gold work is hand-applied and richly reflective, typical of high-quality French porcelain of the Belle Époque period.
Elegant and refined, these pieces are ideal for entertaining or display.Dimensions: The dessert plates are 6.3″ in diameter, the cookie plate is 8.3″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: White ground with hand-applied gold decoration
Material: Porcelain
Style: Belle Époque / Neoclassical
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1870
Key Features
– Set of 9 dessert dishes with matching cookie plate
– French porcelain with gilt neoclassical motifs
– Central starburst and arabesque scrollwork
– Elegant white and gold color scheme
– Belle Époque period, circa 1870 -
Napoleonic Porcelain Soup Plates Set of 10 by Nast with French Imperial Decoration
$2,800.00This set of ten beautiful French porcelain soup plates was made by Nast, the Parisian factory renowned for producing porcelain for Napoleon and his imperial court. During the Napoleonic era, the Nast factory rose to prominence with major commissions from the Imperial state and direct support from the Emperor himself.
These plates were created during the height of his reign, 1800–1815, and reflect the opulent Imperial style favored during the period.
Each plate features a crisp white ground bordered by rich, colorful enamel bands and classical gold motifs associated with the Napoleonic Empire.
The exquisite neoclassical decoration and superb quality of the porcelain reflect Nast’s prominence among the leading French porcelain manufacturers of the Napoleonic Era of the early 19th century.
These plates exemplify the elegance and symbolism of Napoleonic design, combining historical significance with timeless visual appeal.
Dimensions: 9.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $3,800
Decoration: Enamel and gold Napoleonic-style border on white ground
Material: Hard-paste porcelain
Style: Napoleonic / Empire
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1800–1815 -
18th Century French Porcelain Shallow Bowl Locré Circa 1785
$280.00This 18th-century French porcelain dish was hand-painted circa 1785.
Crafted at the renowned Locré manufactory, also known as Porcelaine de La Courtille, in Paris
the bowl is decorated with gorgeous handpainted purple roses, complementing green leaves, and small gilded flower sprigs,
The border continues the same pattern.
The enameled flowers create a striking visual contrast against the fine white porcelain.
The small gilded sprigs add an elegant shimmer.Craftsmanship:
Jean-Baptiste Locré founded this celebrated porcelain workshop in 1771.
Locré porcelain is celebrated for its refined, translucent white body and intricate Rococo-style decoration.
This bowl reflects the exceptional artistry and attention to detail characteristic of this distinguished Parisian workshop. It offers a glimpse into the refined tastes of the French aristocracy in the late 18th century.Marks: The dish bears the Locré crossed torches mark in underglaze blue, a hallmark of authenticity.
Dimensions: 9.25″ diameter x 1.5″ depth
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Antique Paris Porcelain Botanical Dishes Hand Painted Flowers Ca. 1850
$220.00This pair of Paris porcelain botanical dishes is hand-painted with finely observed flowering plants rendered in soft purple-pink tones with fresh green leaves.
Each dish presents a single botanical study at the center of the white porcelain ground, allowing the plant’s natural beauty to stand out clearly within the composition.The flowers are painted with careful shading and delicate brushwork, capturing the structure of the blossoms and the varied tones of the petals. A simple gilt line encircles the rim, framing the botanical studies while keeping the focus on the painting itself.
These dishes were made by the Paris porcelain maker Jean-Pierre Feuillet and retailed by the well-known Paris luxury shop Chevet during the mid nineteenth century.
Botanical subjects were popular decorative themes in Paris porcelain of this period, reflecting contemporary interest in natural history and botanical illustration.
Both dishes are marked. One bears a printed black mark for Feuillet, the maker, and the other carries the iron-red mark of the Paris retailer Chevet.
Dimensions: diameter 8.15 inches
Condition: Excellent with extremely slight wear to the gilt
Decoration: Hand-painted botanical studies with gilt rim
Material: Hard-paste porcelain
Style: Mid-19th century Paris porcelain
Origin: Paris, France
Date: Circa 1850 -
Antique Blue and White Mennecy Porcelain Tureen Mid-18th Century France Ca. 1750
$760.00This delightful 18th-century blue and white porcelain tureen was hand-painted at the Mennecy Porcelain factory in France circa 1750.
Loose flower sprigs painted in cobalt blue decorate the tureen and its fixed stand.
The porcelain has the creamy tone that soft paste Mennecy Porcelain is known for.
The overglaze blue decoration appears to sink into the smooth, soft-paste porcelain, creating a beautiful, soft look.Dimensions: 10″ long x 6″ wide x 5.5″ height
Condition: Excellent
Marks: Marked on the underside with the Mennecy factory “D/V” mark
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Pair French Opaline Vases Circa 1835
$460.00Pair of vases with beautifully hand painted flowers on opaline glass.
We see a bouquet of pink, purple, orange, lilac, yellow, and white flowers, all rendered in a naturalistic style.
The roses, daisies, and morning glory are marvelous!
The leaves are painted in several shades of green.
Made in the Louis-Philippe period of the 19th century, circa 1835.
The artist used colored enamels to create this work of art.Dimensions: Height 11.75″ x 6″ diameter at widest point x 6″ diameter across the top
Condition: Excellent with very slight rubbing to the gilt on the top edge
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Antique Paris Porcelain Pierced Basket with Gold Decoration France Circa 1840
$1,100.00This elegant Paris Porcelain pierced basket is oval shaped, with lavishly gilded latticework.
The Empire style is timeless, and the latticework of the baskets lends delicacy and light to the design.
The white line across the top of the base accentuates the richness of the gold, adding a touch of intensity to the overall design.
The long rectangular base of the basket harmonizes with its oval shape, creating a pleasing visual balance.
Filled with flowers, this is the perfect centerpiece for a formal dining room table, either oval shaped or rectangular.
It would also be exquisite on a sideboard in the dining room.Dimensions: 13.75″ long x 7.5″ wide x 10.75″ tall. The basket is 4.75″ deep.
Condition: Very Good, with some gilt invisibly touched in
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Antique Pair Golden Paris Porcelain Vases with Paris Porcelain Centerpiece
$1,400.00We are pleased to offer this elegant three-part group of Paris Porcelain in the Empire style crafted circa 1840.
The centerpiece is an oval-shaped pierced basket, lavishly gilded with delicate latticework. The golden Empire style lends an air of grandeur to the design, while the intricate latticework adds a sense of delicacy and allows light to play through. The white line across the top of the base further enhances the richness of the gold, creating a touch of intensity. The long rectangular base harmonizes beautifully with the oval shape, creating a visually balanced composition. With dimensions of 13.75″ long x 7.5″ wide x 10.75″ tall and a depth of 4.75″, this centerpiece is perfect as a centerpiece for a formal dining room table, be it oval-shaped or rectangular. It would also make an exquisite addition to a dining room sideboard.
Flanking the centerpiece is a pair of golden Paris Porcelain mantle vases in the Empire style and crafted circa 1840. The gilding on these vases is exquisite. Delicate bands of flowers and matte handles further emphasize the luxury of the gold. These vases stand 12.5″ tall and measure 6″ across the handles, with a depth of 4″. Their dimensions and captivating design make them ideal as companions to the centerpiece or for adorning a mantelpiece.
The pieces are in very good to excellent condition, with some small touches of gilt invisibly restored on the basket, while the vases are pristine.Dimensions of the basket: 13.75″ long x 7.5″ wide x 10.75″ tall. The centerpiece is 4.75″ deep.
Dimensions of the vases: 12.5″ tall x 6″ across the handles x 4″ deepCondition: Very Good, to Excellent with some touches of gilt invisibly restored on the centerpiece
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Framed Hand-Colored Costume Engravings Of 16th Century French Nobility Ca. 1835
$1,100.00This pair of framed French historical engravings presents four richly hand-colored engraved figures from the courtly world of 16th-century French nobility and judicial society. The figures have extraordinary presence, with large isolated compositions, portrait-like faces and gestures, extremely precise costume details, and exceptionally rich surviving color. The engravings come from the “Costumes Historiques” series of the mid-19th century, based on earlier archival sources such as the Gaignières portfolios of the late 17th century, which ground the imagery in documented historical dress.
These are original 19th-century hand-colored engravings, not modern reproductions. They were issued as part of Massard and Mifliez’s Costumes français depuis Clovis jusqu’à nos jours, an ambitious survey of French historical dress based on earlier paintings, sculpture, monuments, manuscripts, and material preserved in the celebrated Gaignières collection.
The four subjects include Françoise Robertet, dame de Rostaing; Marie Le Jars de Gournay; a Premier Président au Parlement de Paris; and a Conseiller au Parlement de Paris. The figures draw on documented historical and portrait sources rather than generalized costume types, which helps account for their immediate, portrait-like character.
Two original printed explanatory leaves from the publication are preserved on the reverse of one frame. The text for Françoise Robertet states that her figure reproduces an original portrait formerly in the gallery of the Marquis de Lavardin and cites the Gaignières portfolios as its source. The text accompanying the Premier Président likewise identifies the Gaignières portfolios as the source for the figure and describes his scarlet judicial robes, ermine, and black cap ornamented with gold.
The quality of execution is particularly fine. Transparent watercolor was carefully applied over exceptionally precise engraved line work, leaving the modeling of the faces, hair, lace, jewelry, textiles, and folds of the clothing clearly visible. Selected details are highlighted in gold, including the ornament on the judicial cap and small decorative elements. Salmon red, deep black, cream, turquoise, and gold create a remarkably rich palette while preserving the clarity of the engraving beneath.
The matching frames are an important part of the presentation. Black outer moldings frame richly stippled decorative borders in gold, cream, reddish brown, and black, finished with narrow gilt inner slips. Deep black mats intensify the engravings’ color and give the four figures a strong, unified presentation.
Dimensions: Each frame 15.25 inches wide × 13.25 inches high
Condition: Very good, with only the slightest wear consistent with age
Decoration: Richly hand-colored historical portrait and costume engravings
Technique: Engraving with watercolor and selective gold heightening
Material: Paper and wood frames
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1835 -
Antique French Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Empire/Restoration Period, Circa 1825
$560.00Made in the Napoleonic period, this exquisite French porcelain pitcher was hand-painted in the Empire/Restoration style. It boasts classical and rococo influences, with a bold purple square outlined in gold and elegant swags of acanthus* leaves, symbolizing immortality, painted in grisaille. The green enamel on the handle adds a touch of refinement. The gilding on the throat of the pitcher is exceptional, depicting a pair of golden hawks amidst vines. With meticulous attention to detail, the painting features an array of stunning colors, all expertly accented with gleaming gold gilding.
*Acanthus leaves symbolize immortality. In the Napoleonic period in France, acanthus refers to Napoleon’s immortality.Dimensions: 9.25” tall x 7.25” deep x 5.75” diameter at the widest point
Condition: Excellent
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18th Century French Blue and White Porcelain Soup Tureen Bleu d’Arras Circa 1780
$860.00This late 18th-century French porcelain soup tureen was made at the Arras factory circa 1780 and is hand-painted with delicate cornflower sprigs in the distinctive deep blue enamel known as Bleu d’Arras.
Small cornflower sprigs are painted with a fine brush and spaced across the creamy white porcelain ground.
Cornflowers were a favored naturalistic motif of the Louis XVI period, reflecting the late 18th-century French taste for botanical ornament.
The tureen is beautifully shaped, with a softly domed lid and an elegant branch-form finial that complements the naturalistic decoration.
The rim follows a gently scalloped line highlighted with a fine blue band, while molded handles complete the rounded form.
The restrained decoration allows the rich Bleu d’Arras enamel and the creamy porcelain ground to stand out clearly.
The Arras manufactory was founded in the 1770s by the Delemer sisters and remained in operation for only about twenty years.
During that brief period, the factory became known for elegant porcelain forms and for the distinctive blue enamel associated with its production. Surviving Arras porcelain is comparatively scarce.
The underside of the tureen bears the “AR” mark together with the flying bird device used by the Arras porcelain factory.
Dimensions: 10.25″ diameter x 9″ height
Condition: Excellent, with several small original kiln-origin firing cracks along the outer edge of the cover, created during manufacture and not affecting the strength or stability of the porcelain.
Decoration: Hand-painted cornflower sprigs in Bleu d’Arras blue
Material: Porcelain
Style: Louis XVI
Origin: Arras, France
Date: Circa 1780 -
French Porcelain Soup Tureen and Stand Hand Painted Bleu d’Arras Circa 1780
$1,460.00This late 18th-century French porcelain soup tureen, cover, and matching stand were made at the Delemers family’s Arras porcelain factory circa 1780.
The porcelain is hand-painted with delicate cornflower sprigs in the distinctive deep twilight blue enamel known to collectors as Bleu d’Arras.
The decoration is lightly spaced across the creamy white porcelain ground, giving the piece an elegant, refined appearance.
The tureen has a generous oval form with softly molded side handles and a domed cover finished with an unusual branch-form handle.
The matching stand follows the same gently scalloped outline and is painted with corresponding blue sprigs and a fine blue border.The underside of the tureen is marked “AR,” while the stand is marked “Dele AR,” identifying the Delemers Arras factory.
Arras porcelain was produced for only a relatively short period in the late 18th century and is particularly associated with the beautiful blue enamel now known as Bleu d’Arras. Complete surviving forms such as this tureen with its original stand are especially desirable.
Dimensions: 16″ wide x 13″ deep x 9.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent with some very light rubbing to the clear glaze on the stand
Price: $1,460
Decoration: Hand-painted cornflower sprigs in Bleu d’Arras blue
Material: Porcelain
Style: Louis XVI
Origin: Arras, France
Date: Circa 1780 -
18th Century Sevres Porcelain Bottle Cooler Hand-Painted France 1773-1782
$2,200.00Sèvres was the royal factory of Louis XV and Louis XVI, Kings of France from 1715-1793. The Sèvres factory was known to have the best painters and gilders in 18th century France. This stunning Sèvres 18th century double bottle cooler was hand-painted with exquisite sprigs of spring flowers (see images). The underside is marked in underglaze blue with the Sèvres intertwined “L” and the letter “L” for painter’s mark for Michel-Louis Chavereaux, who was active at Sèvres from 1773-1782. The decoration is delicate, and the modeling and gilding are exceptional.
The cooler measures 12.5″ (31.75 cm) across the handles x 5.75″ (14.6 cm) deep x 4.75″ (12 cm) in height.
Condition: Excellent
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Early 19th Century Creil French Mochaware Coffee Pot
$1,995.00A Creil mochaware peach-colored coffee pot made circa 1810.
This elegant coffee pot features a dark brown mocha design on a light peach body. Mochaware was developed in Staffordshire in the late 18th century, but spread to continental Europe through the Middle-Eastern moss agate trade. Moss agate stones, which sport a similar tree-like design, were exported to the West through the port of al Makha, translated in English to “Mocha.” While moss agates were used as semiprecious stones in jewelry and objets de vertu for the upper classes, their dendrite design inspired potters such as Creil to create mochawares for more quotidian usage.
Dimensions: 10 in. H x 6 1/4 at widest point (25.4 cm H x 15.9 cm W)
Condition: Excellent visual condition, with invisible professional restoration to cover and spout. Some minor staining to clay body under the glaze on the foot.
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French Faience Dessert Dish with Peacock
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Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes Hand Painted Flower Basket Decoration
$800.00This set of 14 antique French porcelain dishes attributed to Samson is built around a strong cobalt blue and gilt border that gives the service immediate presence on the table. Within that framework, finely hand-painted floral baskets in pink and purple sit at the center of each piece, surrounded by smaller scattered sprays that keep the surface lively without crowding the design.
The composition is clear and balanced. The bold border defines the form, while the floral decoration remains crisp and readable across all pieces. The contrast between the saturated blue rim, warm gilding, and bright enamel colors creates a service that holds its visual strength even when fully set.
The set includes twelve octagonal plates and two shaped serving bowls. The combination adds versatility and reinforces the sense of a complete table service rather than a group of individual pieces. The shaped bowls echo the same decorative structure while introducing movement at the rim, giving the set variation without breaking cohesion.
Attributed to the Paris firm of Edmé Samson, known for producing finely executed porcelain in the 19th century, often inspired by earlier European and Chinese wares. Samson’s work is valued for its technical quality and its role in supplying collectors and households with refined decorative porcelain.
The condition is excellent across the set, with decoration and gilding well preserved, supporting both display and use.
Dimensions: Plates 8.75 inches across; Serving bowls 9.25 inches at widest point
Condition: Excellent
Price: $800 for the set of 14 pieces
Decoration: Hand-painted floral baskets with scattered flower sprays, cobalt blue and gilt border
Material: Porcelain
Style: Late 19th century French decorative porcelain
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1870–1880 -
18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play
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Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases Empire Style France Circa 1840
$800.00This pair of Old Paris porcelain mantel vases stands out immediately for its remarkable mirror-bright gilding, a luminous surface that captures and reflects light in the luxurious manner for which Paris porcelain became famous in the early nineteenth century.
Made around 1840 in the Empire style, the vases rise from square bases to elegant urn-shaped bodies flanked by sculptural loop handles whose matte finish subtly contrasts with the brilliant burnished gold of the bodies.
Encircling each vase is a finely hand painted garland of flowers rendered in soft pinks, blues, and greens.
This delicate floral band provides a lively counterpoint to the expansive gold ground and highlights the painter’s careful hand.
The gilding itself was applied using powdered gold mixed with a binder and brushed onto the porcelain in the manner of paint.
After firing, the gold fused to the surface and was carefully burnished to achieve its mirror-like brilliance.
This demanding technique was a hallmark of Old Paris porcelain workshops, which were celebrated throughout the nineteenth century for producing pieces of extraordinary decorative impact.
Produced by one of the many independent porcelain ateliers active in Paris during this period, the pair reflects the city’s reputation for luxurious porcelain intended for elegant interiors. Vases of this type were designed to decorate mantelpieces, consoles, and cabinet displays, where their reflective gilding would animate the surrounding space in candlelight.
Dimensions: 12.25 inches tall x 6 inches across x 3.25 inches deep
Condition: Excellent
Price: $800
Decoration: Mirror-bright burnished gilding with hand-painted floral garlands
Material: Porcelain with extensive gilt decoration
Style: Empire
Origin: Paris, France
Date: Circa 1840 -
Pair French Vases Mid-19th Century Opaline Hand Painted on a Sky Blue Ground
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Large Antique French Porcelain Soup Tureen & Stand With Royal Patronage
$1,200.00This Clignancourt porcelain soup tureen and stand was produced under royal patronage, bearing the red “M” mark of Monsieur, the Duke of Orléans, brother of King Louis XVI.
The form is confident and well balanced. The tureen sits firmly on its stand with a broad, grounded presence, while the domed cover rises to a neatly modeled finial. The side handles are crisply formed with controlled scrolls. The proportions are measured and architectural, consistent with Louis XVI’s taste for clarity and restraint.
The decoration is also handled with precision and restraint. Fine cornflower sprigs are placed across the surface with deliberate spacing, allowing the white ground to remain active. Green leaves establish the structure, while blue and red blossoms provide contrast. Gilded bands frame the decoration and reinforce the geometry of the piece.
Clignancourt porcelain of this period was produced under direct royal patronage. The “M” mark signals its connection to the Duke of Orléans and the highest levels of Parisian society. The cornflower decoration aligns the piece with contemporary court taste, closely associated with Queen Marie Antoinette.
Complete tureens with their original stands from this factory are uncommon. The strength lies in the clarity of design, the balance of decoration, and the directness of its royal association.
Dimensions: 17″ wide x 13″ deep x 12.5″ high
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,200.00
Decoration: Hand-painted cornflower sprigs and garlands with gilt borders
Material: Soft-paste porcelain
Style: Louis XVI
Origin: Paris, France
Date: Circa 1780
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