Some porcelains possess that silent elegance that time can never alter. This fine Limoges porcelain service, signed Jean Pouyat, embodies the most refined French art of living. Created at the beginning of the 20th century, at a time when the great Limoges factories vied with each other in virtuosity, this set reflects all the prestige of French porcelain. Its remarkably fine paste allows light to filter through with an almost translucent delicacy, while every detail testifies to a craftsmanship that has become rare today. The flowers, light as watercolors, seem to bloom on the immaculate whiteness of the porcelain. Shades of pink, soft green, and pearl gray intertwine with infinite softness, highlighted by a fine gold line that discreetly catches the light. Nothing is ostentatious; everything is balance, harmony, and elegance. One can imagine these cups placed on a table covered with antique linen, in the calm of a light-filled drawing-room, where tea lingered on in unhurried conversations. They tell of a time when entertaining was an art, where every piece of tableware contributed to the beauty of everyday life. More than a century later, this service retains that timeless grace intact, which made Limoges porcelains world-renowned. Manufacture Jean Pouyat, one of the great historic houses of Limoges porcelain. Belle Époque, circa . Genuine fine Limoges porcelain. Composition: four cups and their four matching saucers. Decoration: floral composition in pastel tones, pearl gray frieze, and delicate gilded highlights.
Additional details:
- Brand: Jean Pouyat
- Style: Belle Époque
- Colour: vert tendre
- Colour: gris perle
- Period: Belle Époque, vers