{Antique French Léonard Bernardaud (1856-1923) Limoges Table Lamp}

A very rare and unique find from France... being only available at my Zen Cart powered on line boutique Mariette's Back to Basics: Antique French Léonard Bernardaud (1856-1923) Limoges Table Lamp ←click hyperlink.
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You will not even find one at CHRISTIE'S or 1stDibs.com...

This is a beautiful piece of antique, fine white porcelain Limoges table lamp with high glaze from the famous Léonard Bernardaud who lived from 1856-1923.
In EXCELLENT condition and it has been wired by my husband and handyman Pieter.
This in order to change it from French to American wiring.
An Energy Saving light bulb, for going green, has been placed in it, together with a brand new white fabric lamp shade with harp.
Undoubtedly you all know the modern day Bernardaud Lithophane lamps.
The porcelain pattern is called 'VINCENNES' and Replacements Ltd. <(click) does have this in the color purple in their china listing. 

Château de Vincennes is a beautiful Castle in Paris, France. 

Showing you the lovely details of this cobalt blue pattern. At my on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics (see link at top of post) you can also find the measurements of this beauty. 
A true French Country Style 19th Century TREASURE!

Such a romantic design...

It absolutely makes an elegant statement!

Detail of the Bernardaud Limoges Porcelain Marks 

See above Théodore Bernardaud porcelain B & Cie marks sale from Christie's <(click it) and check the value for comparison!

Bernardaud marks

History link

On page 96 in the Collectors Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain you will find all the info, history and marks of Bernardaud.
Also the book: Living With Limoges is a very helpful source.

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Do you personally own some valuable antique Limoges porcelain?

{1950s Camille Tharaud Limoges Lampe Berger with Violets}

From France I like to show you these two vintage 1950s Camille Tharaud Limoges Lampe Berger with Violets. They both are in perfect condition, complete with brass crown, snuff cap and wick. One of them even has the older ajoured brass crown. Very rare and sought after collectors items. French Monsieur Gérald Vilcocq, did write the hardcover book: >Lampes Berger A Century of History. You don't need to go all the way to France but just shop on line at my Zen Cart on line Boutique Mariette's Back to Basics  for these unique pieces. World-Wide Shipping!

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Those brass ajoured crowns have their vintage patina.

In the center I placed a Baccarat vase with ribbon violets, made by Dana from Lambs and Ivy Designs. You ought to see her work as it is incredible. Look on Pinterest: Lambs and Ivy Designs Ribbonwork

The heart that loves is always young...

Look at the hand painting on those beautiful Limoges porcelain Lampe Berger.

They are slightly different, indicating their hand work. The ajoured crown lampe, to the right, is slightly taller and also the porcelain lampe base has a nice gilded edge around its neck. 

Their shape is also slightly different. But they are without any scratch or whatsoever; perfect pieces for their age.

Tell me, do you own any vintage Lampe Berger?

And if you are not familiar with the Lampe Berger usage, watch this educational video from Lampe Berger, called >LIVE IN AIR YOU LOVE.

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This is the underside with its Camille Tharaud Limoges France markings from the least ajoured brass crown to the left.

This underside with markings belongs to the most ajoured brass crown, it has the initials TP.

On page 210 of Monsieur Gerald Vilcocq's book you can find several markings, also from Camille Tharaud, at the bottom.

That was it for todays boutique items.

Hope you liked the violets!

Related links:

Vintage French Limoges Lampe Berger by Camille Tharaud | previous post by me

1930s Camille Tharaud Limoges Shaker for dusting YOUR Cappuccino's with Cocoa | previous post by me

1920s Limoges Camille Tharaud pâte sure pâte Angel Boxes | previous post by me
{Blogger Friend Dana Created These Lovely Ribbon Violets!} | previous post by me

{Camille Tharaud Limoges Cobalt Blue Round pâte-sur-pâte box}

This is the last special Camille Tharaud Limoges boxes in pâte-sur-pâte that I have for you. It is a larger round one and no angel but a very lovely lady on a swing. The color is absolutely stunning in cobalt blue and he enamel is so shiny that it was quite a job for photographing this. Again exclusively available at my Zen Cart powered Mariette's Back to Basics on line.

Camille Tharaud born in France in 1878 was probably the most important artist ever, for making Limoges Enameled Elegance. He also mastered pâte sur pâte, or literally translated: paste on paste. The translation paste on paste however is misleading. The dark tint of the cobalt blue used for these jewelry or candy boxes, makes these pâte sur pâte objects so striking. They are finely painted and hand tooled on white slip. Tharaud's conception of the grand feu ̶ a single firing of an enameled piece at 1400 degrees ̶ literally locks the enamel decoration into the porcelain, permanently capturing the intended colors and decorating effects in one fell swoop. You can read more on page 17 of the 2009 high gloss book Deco Décor by Donald-Brian Johnson Leslie Piña.

Display is on a French Le Jacquard Français tea towel...

Marked with an F - Made in France - C (Camille) Tharaud Limoges France.

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Christie's did auction off this heavenly plaque of pâte-sur-pâte by another artist, signed M. Chaufriasse Limoges. That sold on April 24 of 2003 for $ 5,019! 

{2 French Camille Tharaud Limoges Angel-Cherub boxes}

This time I have for you two French Camille Tharaud Limoges boxes with angels - cherubs on a cloud in a paler blue than the previous ones. Some call this also a bisque finish. They both will make lovely jewelry or dresser boxes.

This Angel Cherub trinket box is available at: Spectrenoir.

Shown on a blue tea towel from Le Jacquard Français

Marked in gold...

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Lovely oval angel cherub box by Camille Tharaud Limoges available at my Zen Cart powered on line boutique

Markings are in gold as well.

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Christie's auctioned these so-called bisque (biscuit in French) plaques in 2005, see link here at CHRISTIE'S.

These are a lot taller than any of the boxes and a lot older probably...

This is a scan from page 137 of my book: ART DECO LIMOGES Camille Tharaud and other ceramists

Keith & Thomas Waterbrook-Clyde see here at Amazon.

{1920s Limoges Camille Tharaud pâte-sur-pâte Angel/Cherub Box}

1920s French Limoges Camille Tharaud pâte-sur-pâte Angel/Cherub/Putti round box for your jewelry, candy or chocolates...

• Camille Tharaud born in France in 1878 was probably the most important artist ever, for making Limoges Enameled Elegance. 
• He also mastered pâte sur pâte, or literally translated: paste on paste. The translation paste on paste however is misleading. 
• The dark tint of the cobalt blue used for these jewelry or candy boxes, makes these pâte sur pâte objects so striking. 
• They are finely painted and hand tooled on white slip. Tharaud's conception of the grand feu ̶ a single firing of an enameled piece at 1400 degrees ̶ literally locks the enamel decoration into the porcelain, permanently capturing the intended colors and decorating effects in one fell swoop. 
• You can read more on page 17 of the 2009 high gloss book Deco Décor by Donald-Brian Johnson Leslie Piña. 
• For you I do have this very special 1920s Camille Tharaud round Limoges box with pâte sur pâte enameled angel/cherub/putti reliefs. 
• Exclusively available at my Zen Cart powered on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics.

• Placed on a blue tea towel from Le Jacquard Français...

• This box has a diameter of 6" and it is almost 3" high.

• There is a letter 'J' in the underside of the box, as well as a T within a C with France above and Limoges below.
• Also the C (Camille) Tharaud signature.

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If you want to, you can get a matching brooch in a gold frame at Ruby Lane...

• Christie's did auction off this heavenly plaque of pâte-sur-pâte by another artist, signed M. Chaufriasse Limoges. 
• That sold on April 24 of 2003 for $ 5,019! at CHRISTIE'S.

Related links:
{1930s Camille Tharaud Limoges Shaker for dusting YOUR Cappuccino's with Cocoa} | previous post by me

{Camille Tharaud Limoges Cobalt Blue Round pâte-sur-pâte box} | previous post by me
{2 French Camille Tharaud Limoges Angel-Cherub boxes} | previous post by me
{Early 1900s French Camille Tharaud Limoges pâte-sur-pâte plaque} | previous post by me
{20th Century French Limoges Pill Box with Ormolu - Gilt-Metal} | previous post by me
{1920s Limoges Camille Tharaud pâte sur pâte Angel Boxes} | previous post by me