Mid 20th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque (Convex / Bombé Enamel)

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This hand-painted French Limoges enamel plaque features a softly domed (convex) surface and a pastoral landscape rendered in layered, fired … Read more This hand-painted French Limoges enamel plaque features a softly domed (convex) surface and a pastoral landscape rendered in layered, fired enamel. The plaque bears its original paper label from La Chambre Syndicale des Maîtres Émailleurs Limousins, certifying that the enamel was executed entirely by hand in the Limoges region of France.
The subtle dome shape enhances the luminous quality of the enamel, allowing light to reflect across the surface and highlight the fine brushwork and granular texture characteristic of traditional Limoges enameling. The scene depicts a tranquil riverside landscape with cottage and trees, executed in gentle pastel tones.

Presented in an ornate black and gilt frame, this piece works beautifully as wall art and pairs well with traditional, European country, and grandmillennial interiors.

The backing label reads (translated): “La Chambre Syndicale des Maîtres Émailleurs Limousins garantit que cet émail a été entièrement exécuté à la main…” The Trade Guild of Master Enamelers of Limousin guarantees that this enamel was entirely hand executed…
Limoges-region origin

Hand-applied enamel
Guild oversight
The handwritten name (“Jaune” or possibly the artist’s surname) is consistent with Limoges workshop practice. See less