Mid-Century French Limoges Paulhat Luce Porcelain Fish Service, 13 Pieces

$1,600

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Add a touch of French sporting tradition to your dining table with this decorative antique 13-piece porcelain fish service. Crafted in Limoges, France, circa 1960, by Paulhat Luce, the complete set includes twelve round dinner plates and one large oval serving platter, each decorated with colorful freshwater fish in their natural aquatic habitats.

The twelve plates feature three different compositions, with four plates of each design depicting freshwater fish, including pike, swimming among reeds, aquatic plants, and smaller fish. The finely detailed illustrations are rendered in soft shades of green, brown, blue, pink, and orange, capturing the beauty of traditional French freshwater fishing scenes. The large oval platter features a striking pike with its mouth open, surrounded by underwater vegetation and smaller fish. Each piece is further embellished with delicate gilt fern motifs along the border, small gold floral accents, and a fine gilt rim. The oval platter is fitted with integrated side handles highlighted in gold.

The underside of each piece bears the green circular manufacturer’s stamp reading “Porcelaines Paulhat Luce, Limoges-France.” Paulhat Luce was a French porcelain producer and decorator associated with the celebrated Limoges porcelain industry, renowned for its fine white porcelain and decorative tableware.

Ideal for entertaining, a traditional French country dining room, or display in a fishing lodge, this antique porcelain service combines sporting subject matter with refined French craftsmanship.

The 13-piece set is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, retaining vibrant colors and rich gilt decoration.

Dimensions: Platter: 17.25”W x 10”D x 1.25”H; Plates: 8.75” Diameter x 1”H.

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