SALE Rare Delicate Hand Painted Giraud Limoges Petal Basket, Bamboo Handles, 1920s-30s

Porcelain : France : Limoges

 

Andre Giraud began his work in the 1920s, primarily producing white wares and some decorative pieces. Later, from 1935-67 he partnered with Brousseau in Sauviat-sur-Vige. Of the few items which are found, most are blanks painted by American, not factory, artists. This example is a fine, thin-walled basket in a mold that is shaped like an open flower; The handles are shaped and painted to resemble bamboo. Delicate flowers are hand painted in shades of maize-yellow, amber and umber with coral-red centers and black and white accents.

Measures 4 3/4" x 4 1/2" and stands 5" tall. It carries a green underglaze mark (Giraud Limoges France) that dates to the 1920s and an overglaze decorating mark (Giraud Belle Epoque). I would normally ask much more from this lovely item, but it has a chip on the bottom of one handle and a hairline that runs from this point to the beginning of the base - please see the fourth photo. It still displays well and would be so pretty filled with potpourri, flower petals or decorative soaps. Thanks for stopping by!

Item ID: RL2629

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