A charming hand-painted Limoges porcelain plate by W.G. & Co. (William Guerin & Co.), circa 1900–1915. The piece features a beautifully executed landscape scene depicting a lakeside village with cottages, a church tower, and distant mountains — rendered in soft impressionistic tones of green, lilac, and ochre. The scalloped rim, highlighted in fine gilding, frames the pastoral composition with elegant movement and depth.
The underside bears the green underglaze mark W.G. & Co. Limoges France, used between 1891 and 1932, confirming its origin from the William Guerin factory — one of Limoges’ most respected porcelain houses of the early 20th century.
Details:
• Date: Circa 1900–1915
• Dimensions: Diameter: 28 cm (11 in); Height: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
• Condition: Fair antique condition; one visible rim chip and a short hairline crack near the edge, minor wear to gilding. Structurally stable and displays well.
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
