Bidspirit auction | A LIMOGES HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN CABINET

A LIMOGES HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN CABINET PLATE, SIGNED NOUSTRE, LATE 19TH CENTURY - Of scalloped circular form with a cobalt blue ground, richly embellished with tooled gilt scrollwork along the rim, framing a finely painted central reserve. The scene depicts reclining classical maidens attended by putti, executed in soft pastel tones with delicate shading, signed lower right Noustre. Underside with green overglaze Limoges mark “Limoges France, ” impressed decorator’s mark, and additional red inscriptions including Plafond du Louvre 66.93, suggesting the painted subject was after a French academic composition, likely inspired by ceiling decorations in the Louvre. Also bearing the retailer’s mark S. Prouvat, Limoges. Plates of this type, combining Limoges manufacture with signed miniature-style painting after French academic or Rococo compositions, were popular cabinet and display wares circa 1880–1900. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: D: 13 in., (33 cm.) Condition: Overall, good condition. Minor gilt wear and light surface scratches consistent with age. No visible restoration; small rim abrasions. Plate hanger attached to verso.