Mansard Paris Belle Epoque Hand-Painted Rococo Revival Cabinet Plate

An example of Belle Epoque luxury, this French hard-paste porcelain cabinet plate was decorated and retailed by the prestigious Parisian firm Mansard. Executed in the opulent Rococo Revival manner, the center features an idyllic, hand-painted romantic scene depicting courtly 18th-century figures. The heavily molded scalloped rim boasts raised Rococo scrollwork, beaded relief, and a pale celadon-green enamel ground, all lavishly framed by intricate raised gilt-paste Rocaille cartouches. Signed and dated L. Muville 91 within the artwork. Marked on underside G. Mansard Paris. Dimensions: 9.50"W x 1.25"H Date or Era: 1891 Country of Origin: France Weight: 1.1 lbs. Condition Request Condition Report Two small chips on the underside rim.

Estimate:£75.37

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