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Vintage D'Arceau Limoges France “Les Femmes du Siècle” Porcelain Collector Plates – François Ganeau – Parisian Fashion Through the Ages – Set of 5
$89.00 USD
A beautiful collection of five vintage French Limoges porcelain collector plates from the celebrated “Les Femmes du Siècle” (Women of the Century) series, created by renowned French fashion illustrator François Ganeau for Henri D'Arceau Limoges.
Produced in Limoges, France, during the 1970s, this elegant collection celebrates the evolution of Parisian women's fashion from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Each plate captures a different period of fashion history, featuring beautifully dressed women in exquisite period attire against romantic, watercolor-style backgrounds.
The illustrations showcase flowing gowns, elaborate hats, intricate accessories, and fashionable silhouettes that reflect the changing styles and social influences of their respective eras. The delicate artwork features rich pastel colors, expressive brushwork, and French inscriptions identifying each fashionable lady and her historical period.
This five-piece collection includes:
Sarah en Tournure – 1875: An elegant Victorian lady dressed in an elaborate bustle gown.
Léa, la Femme-Fleur – 1900: A graceful Belle Époque woman adorned in flowing floral fashions.
Albertine, la Femme-Liane – 1910: A fashionable lady representing the innovative designs of Paul Poiret.
Marlène, la Vamp – 1935: A glamorous Art Deco-era woman embodying sophisticated Hollywood-inspired fashion.
Sophie, la Mode New Look – 1947: A stylish postwar woman celebrating Christian Dior's revolutionary New Look silhouette.
Each plate bears the distinctive Henri D'Arceau Limoges manufacturer's mark, the François Ganeau artist attribution, and identifying information on the reverse. The collection was produced under the patronage of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, celebrating the artistry and heritage of French haute couture.
A wonderful decorative collection for lovers of vintage fashion, French antiques, Parisian décor, fashion illustration, and fine European porcelain. Beautiful displayed together on a wall, arranged in a china cabinet, or incorporated into a sophisticated dressing room or boutique interior.
Details
Manufacturer: Henri D'Arceau Limoges
Country of Origin: France
Artist: François Ganeau
Collection: Les Femmes du Siècle (Women of the Century)
Production Period: 1970s
Material: Fine Limoges porcelain
Edition: Première Édition (First Edition)
Quantity: Five coordinating decorative collector plates
Approximate Diameter: 8.5 inches each