Limoges Porcelain Floral Oval Dish
Decorative art, porcelain serving dish or celery tray • Haviland & Co. manufactory, Limoges, France
Style & Movement
Victorian / Belle Époque / Traditional French Porcelain Decoration
Medium & Technique
Glazed hard-paste porcelain with polychrome overglaze transfer printing and hand-applied gilt accents
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890-1920)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated length approximately 9 to 11 inches, oval format
Subject Description
Delicate trailing pink rose sprays with muted green foliage arranged asymmetrically across a white porcelain ground, complemented by raised molded beading along the rim and stylized gilded handles or ends.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition overall, showing minor wear typical of age and use with potential minor rubbing to the gilt highlights.
Estimated Market Value
$30 - $80 USD
Auction Estimate
$20 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Likely produced in Limoges, France by Haviland & Co. for export to the international market, subsequently passed through family or secondary antique market channels.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the prolific output of Limoges porcelain factories during the height of the American and European appetite for fine French dining wares and parlor decor.
Notable Features
Features delicate pink rose floral motifs combined with ornate molded rim texture and gilt painted ends characteristic of classic Limoges export pieces.
Condition Issues
Potential faint surface wear, minor loss of gold gilt on the raised terminals, and light handling marks standard for antique porcelain.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only with mild soap and warm water; avoid abrasive cleaners or dishwashers to protect the overglaze decoration and gilt details.
Collector Notes
Haviland France Limoges