
Description
An early 20th century, French Limoges porcelain bowl with a hand painted exterior design in an art nouveau floral pattern in a muted mustard yellow, gold, and ivory colors on a white, porcelain background. Bowl was produced by the company, Tressemanes & Vogt (T & V) in the Limoges region of France. T & V were known to create high quality wares to export to the American market.
Porcelain pieces were exported to the American market for women to hand paint and detail at home. This piece is signed by the artist(s) on the base.
The design hand painted on this piece is quintessential Art Nouveau.
Very good, antique condition with light signs of wear to painted exterior and gold detailing, light signs of wear to interior, one light area of wear to the exterior in the white porcelain area along with a "dimple" like area from time or production. The wear to the surface decoration does not detract from the overall appearance of the piece.
Exact date of production unknown. Circa 1905.
From the British Museum:
Life dates: 1891-1907
Address: Faubourg Montjovis, Limoges, France
Biography:
Porcelain factory partnered by Gustave Vogt (1849-1937) and Émilien de Tressemanes. Their partnership began in 1882 when they ran the Limoges-based decorating firm founded in the 1850s by John Vogt. Their factory produced high-quality whiteware for the American export market. Tressemanes retired in 1907 and Vogt was sole owner until 1919 when Martial Raynaud acquired the company.
Bibliography:
Aileen Dawson 'French porcelain - A Catalogue of the British Museum Catalogue' [London, 1994] p.316.
Chantal Meslin-Perrier & Marie Segonds-Perrier, 'Limoges: deux siècles de porcelaine'. (Paris, 2002)
Markings:
- Marked on bottom of bowl, T & V LIMOGES FRANCE
- Signed in gold paint, "S.F.D"
- Signed in gold paint, "Alma L. Dye"
Measurements:
- Diameter: right over 5 1/4" inches round
- Base Foot Diameter: right over 3 1/4" inches round
Condition:
- Very good antique condition
- Light signs of age, use, wear to piece
- Light wear to painted exterior and gold detailing
- One light area of wear to the exterior in the white porcelain area along with a "dimple" like area from time or production - spot is nearly invisible but is present (Please view Photo #4 for a detail shot.)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition:
- Very good antique condition
- Light signs of age, use, wear to piece
- Light wear to painted exterior and gold detailing
- One light area of wear to the exterior in the white porcelain area along with a "dimple" like area from time or production - spot is nearly invisible but is present (Please view Photo #4 for a detail shot.)
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in.
Width: 5.25 in.
Depth: 5.25 in.
Category: Decorative Bowls
Origin: France
Creator: Brand: Limoges, France
Materials: Porcelain
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $37.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No international shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from SPARTANBURG, SC
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Porcelain pieces were exported to the American market for women to hand paint and detail at home. This piece is signed by the artist(s) on the base.
The design hand painted on this piece is quintessential Art Nouveau.
Very good, antique condition with light signs of wear to painted exterior and gold detailing, light signs of wear to interior, one light area of wear to the exterior in the white porcelain area along with a "dimple" like area from time or production. The wear to the surface decoration does not detract from the overall appearance of the piece.
Exact date of production unknown. Circa 1905.
From the British Museum:
Life dates: 1891-1907
Address: Faubourg Montjovis, Limoges, France
Biography:
Porcelain factory partnered by Gustave Vogt (1849-1937) and Émilien de Tressemanes. Their partnership began in 1882 when they ran the Limoges-based decorating firm founded in the 1850s by John Vogt. Their factory produced high-quality whiteware for the American export market. Tressemanes retired in 1907 and Vogt was sole owner until 1919 when Martial Raynaud acquired the company.
Bibliography:
Aileen Dawson 'French porcelain - A Catalogue of the British Museum Catalogue' [London, 1994] p.316.
Chantal Meslin-Perrier & Marie Segonds-Perrier, 'Limoges: deux siècles de porcelaine'. (Paris, 2002)
Markings:
- Marked on bottom of bowl, T & V LIMOGES FRANCE
- Signed in gold paint, "S.F.D"
- Signed in gold paint, "Alma L. Dye"
Measurements:
- Diameter: right over 5 1/4" inches round
- Base Foot Diameter: right over 3 1/4" inches round
Condition:
- Very good antique condition
- Light signs of age, use, wear to piece
- Light wear to painted exterior and gold detailing
- One light area of wear to the exterior in the white porcelain area along with a "dimple" like area from time or production - spot is nearly invisible but is present (Please view Photo #4 for a detail shot.)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition:
- Very good antique condition
- Light signs of age, use, wear to piece
- Light wear to painted exterior and gold detailing
- One light area of wear to the exterior in the white porcelain area along with a "dimple" like area from time or production - spot is nearly invisible but is present (Please view Photo #4 for a detail shot.)
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in.
Width: 5.25 in.
Depth: 5.25 in.
Category: Decorative Bowls
Origin: France
Creator: Brand: Limoges, France
Materials: Porcelain
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition:
- Very good antique condition
- Light signs of age, use, wear to piece
- Light wear to painted exterior and gold detailing
- One light area of wear to the exterior in the white porcelain area along with a "dimple" like area from time or production - spot is nearly invisible but is present (Please view Photo #4 for a detail shot.)
- Very good antique condition
- Light signs of age, use, wear to piece
- Light wear to painted exterior and gold detailing
- One light area of wear to the exterior in the white porcelain area along with a "dimple" like area from time or production - spot is nearly invisible but is present (Please view Photo #4 for a detail shot.)
Buyer's Premium
20%
Circa 1905 Tressemanes & Vogt Art Nouveau French Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Decorative Bowl
Estimate $80-$240
Starting Price
$30
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