Antique Limoges Soufflé Dish With Underplate - Bawo & Dotter Elite Works, Pink Carnation Pattern

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An exquisite antique soufflé dish with matching underplate, crafted by the prestigious Bawo & Dotter Elite Works in Limoges, France. … Read more An exquisite antique soufflé dish with matching underplate, crafted by the prestigious Bawo & Dotter Elite Works in Limoges, France. This exceptional set represents the pinnacle of French porcelain artistry, combining functional elegance with masterful hand-painted decoration.
Originally designed as a traditional soufflé dish, this versatile piece serves beautifully as an elegant dessert bowl for fruit compotes, puddings, or other refined presentations. The generous ramekin-like form fits securely into its matching underplate, creating a sophisticated serving ensemble perfect for formal dining or special occasions.
The decoration showcases the renowned skill of Limoges artisans, featuring delicately painted pink carnations and white daisies with graceful foliage tendrils. The botanical motifs are artfully arranged around the rims and cascade elegantly toward the center of each piece, creating a harmonious and refined aesthetic.
Maker & Provenance
Bawo & Dotter Elite Works - One of the most celebrated porcelain manufacturers in Limoges, known for producing exceptional quality pieces for discerning collectors. The Elite Works mark indicates this piece dates to the company's most prestigious period of production.
Construction & Design Details

Form: Traditional soufflé dish with secure-fitting underplate
Decoration: Hand-painted pink carnations, white daisies, and foliage tendrils
Style: French Victorian botanical motifs with graceful cascading arrangement
Quality: Fine Limoges porcelain with superior translucency and finish

Styling Notes

Perfect centerpiece for formal dessert service
Elegant presentation for fruit compotes, mousses, or seasonal desserts
Beautiful addition to French porcelain or Limoges collections
Ideal for special occasion entertaining
Stunning display piece when not in use

Specifications

Soufflé Bowl: 7.5" diameter at rim, 5.5" base diameter, 2.75" height
Underplate: 8.25" diameter
Materials: Fine Limoges porcelain
Origin: Limoges, France
Maker: Bawo & Dotter Elite Works
Decoration: Hand-painted botanical motifs
Style: French Victorian, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Condition
Excellent antique condition with beautiful preservation of the hand-painted decoration. The porcelain shows the quality and durability characteristic of Bawo & Dotter's finest work, with no chips, cracks, or significant wear to the painted motifs.
Collecting Notes
Bawo & Dotter Elite Works pieces are highly sought after by collectors of fine French porcelain. The combination of the prestigious maker, exceptional hand-painted decoration, and complete set with underplate makes this piece particularly desirable. The botanical motif represents the height of Victorian decorative arts, when such pieces graced the finest European tables.
Perfect for collectors of Limoges porcelain, French antiques, or anyone who appreciates museum-quality decorative arts with practical elegance. See less