Limoges 10 game-bird plates artist signed hand painted Antique. Each plate is executed in a pistachio green and a darker emerald color and has a different pair (male & female) of woodland game birds in their habitat surrounded by a impressive 2 border that is heavily decorated consisting of roses with a gold bough & crown alternating with a gold fan French design. The white porcelain is peaking through highlighting all the colors. Notice the 3 gold shields displaying delicate blue flowers which point to the center scene. The plates are 9 1/4 diameter and are signed by Muville. I have been told the artist is featured in Gaston’s Collector’s Encyclopedia of Limoges (3rd ed). (Please confirm for yourself). Backstamp: 6 plates have all 4 below marks. 4 plates have 3 of the below marks. 3-Intertwining L’s with an “A” in the center. 4-Gold star (on some). They were displayed in my mothers curio for years and I inherited them and have owned them for 40 years. We are downsizing so I need to rehome them. Key Words: Versailles, Rococo style, Limoges porcelain dish, porcelain decorative dish, game set, bird set, gamebird decor, Vincennes/Sevres, kitchen decor, display plates, display cabinet plates, Meissen, Sèvres porcelain, crown, collector plates, pottery, art, Victorian, vintage, decorative art, handmade item, wall fine & decorative art, scenic, collectible. 8 plates do not have chips or repairs. 1 plate has a chip and the gold border trim is patinaed darker in 2 places. 1 plate has been repaired with staples. This is an old method, used mostly before adhesives were readily available. Gilding shows wear along the 2 border. The bird scenes are in very good age appropriate condition. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please see the images as they are part of the description. Condition details are a courtesy for descriptive purposes only. Please Check my other listings! All come from our smoke free home.
