19th Century Pair of Decorative Wall Plates Animals and Pink Rim Attributed to Limoges France

Description

We are selling this pair of very well painted decorative plates. This pair of plates comes from a larger set … more We are selling this pair of very well painted decorative plates. This pair of plates comes from a larger set we are selling. They are of extremely high quality of grisaille pallette painting featuring one scene with a turtle eating bugs, possibly a galapagos tortoise or somewhere tropical with palm trees. The other features a rabbit hiding among some plants looking at bugs, possibly a fable. Both plates have pink border and gilding, probably French Limoges.

Condition: Good antique condition. Some light surface wear including to the gilding on the borders.

Dimensions:
Height 8 1/4 Inches 21.0 cm
Width 8 1/4 Inches 21.0 cm
Depth 7/8 Inches 2.3 cm less