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Antique French Porcelain Plate Hand Painted in England by Caroline Leigh C. 1825
$380
£288.71
€331.78
CA$533.76
A$580.98
CHF 307.84
MX$6,987.17
NOK 3,914.12
SEK 3,586.86
DKK 2,478.41
About the Item
The decoration on this French hard-paste porcelain plate was hand-painted in England circa 1825 by Caroline Leigh, who signed the plate's underside.
The neoclassical design centers on a beautiful roundel showing three putti gathered around a classical tazza filled with fruit, a composition that reads as an allegory of Plenty.
The overflowing tazza is a classical symbol of prosperity, while the putti embody the lightness and delight associated with abundance.
The wide border is arranged in alternating panels of gilt arabesques and miniature scenes.
Each scene is animated with putti engaged in lively mythic or symbolic activities — shooting arrows, gathering coral, riding fantastical sea creatures, or carrying emblems of abundance.
These designs reflect the imaginative vocabulary favored by English decorators of the early 19th century, many of whom were women working at home.
This cottage industry specialized in embellishing high-quality French porcelain blanks for the British market.
The bright lemon-yellow grounds, scrolling gilded foliage, and soft pastel tints of the figures create a particularly English combination of color and narrative charm.
Leigh’s signature on the underside adds a rare personal touch, linking the piece directly to its original decorator.
Dimensions: 9.25"diameter
Condition: Excellent antique condition with very slightest, minor wear to the gilding.
Price: $380
Style: English Regency.
Origin: Porcelain made in France, decorated in England by Caroline Leigh.
Date: Circa 1810–1830.
Notable Details:
Signed on the underside by decorator Caroline Leigh
French blank of hard paste porcelain with English Regency decoration
Central putti roundel forming an allegory of Plenty
Eight finely painted border scenes with distinct narrative elements
Alternating lemon-yellow gilt scroll panels
A richly detailed example of English Regency taste for symbolic and neoclassical ornament
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1825
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- Seller Location:Katonah, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU000014191stDibs: LU866547722872
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