M. Redon Limoges France Aesthetics Movement Cabinet Plate 1(B) Insects/Leaves

Description: Estate Find Martial Redon le Maison Redon Porcelain Cabinet Plate 1 Limoges, France We offer a porcelain cabinet plate modeled in the style of the Aesthetic Movement by le Maison Redon co-founded by Martial Redon in Limoges, France. The plate dates from 1878 to 1886.The plate is modeled with two large overlapping oval leaves laying on a white basket weave plate. The edges of the leaves slightly extend beyond the edge of the plate. The leaves are painted cream and are hand painted with a jeweled toned bee, beetle and a butterfly flying amongst gilded grasses. The plate is impressed "DEPOSE" on the reverse with M and R interlaced over the number "1". The plate measures 8 5/8" in diameter and 7/8" in height. There is a chip to the edge as seen in the photographs. Overall the plate is in very good vintage condition. "From Victoria and Albert Museum: "Pierre-Justin Gibus (1821-1897), with Alpinien Margaine (1825-78) and Martial Redon (1820-90), took over an existing hard paste porcelain factory in Limoges in 1853. Gibus was in charge of the technical side while Margaine, who had been trained in fine arts, was responsible for much of the design. The new company made table services and ornamental wares, some of which were decorated at other factories, including that of Haviland. They exhibited in international exhibitions in Paris in 1855, where they were much praised for the whiteness of the porcelain and the beauty of its designs. The company became Gibus & Redon in the early 1870s and, when Gibus retired, in 1881, Redon & Cie. However, they were already exhibiting as 'le Maison Redon' in 1878. This plate is a good example of porcelain decorated by a company that was often thought to rival Sèvres." Martial Redon's son Joseph became a partner shortly before his father retired. P. Jouhanneaud and his son joined with Joseph Redon in 1906, and the firm became La Porcelaine Limousine. P. Jouhanneaud's nephew, George Magne, became a partner in 1912 and took over the company in 1918. The factory closed in 1938.

Price: 225 USD

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-23T13:55:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22.5 USD