Complete Set of 6 Christian Lacroix "Cartes Postales" Porcelain Salad Plates

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A rare and complete set of six porcelain salad plates designed by haute couture icon Christian Lacroix for his celebrated … Read more A rare and complete set of six porcelain salad plates designed by haute couture icon Christian Lacroix for his celebrated "Cartes Postales" (Postcard) collection.

This exquisite, hard-to-find set features one plate for each curated destination in the series: New York, London, Paris, Rome, Seville, and Arles.

Each plate beautifully juxtaposes a meticulously detailed, whimsical line-art architectural sketch of the city center within a central postcard frame against a striking Provencal-blue and white vertical stripe border.

The undulating, scalloped rims are elegantly elevated with a delicate hand-painted 22k gold trim, marrying Lacroix’s signature bold, theatrical fashion sensibility with classic European ceramic craftsmanship.

Perfect as an eclectic dessert service, an eye-catching lunch set, or individual pieces of gallery-wall art for design enthusiasts and globetrotters alike.
Brand / Designer: Christian Lacroix

Collection: Cartes Postales
Number of Pieces: 6 (Complete City Series)
Material: Fine Porcelain, 22k Gold Gilding
Dimensions: 8.75" diameter

The Christian Lacroix "Cartes Postales" collection was produced during the early 2000s, launching right around 2000–2003.

• The Era: This series reflects Christian Lacroix's independent foray into Art de la Table (tableware) design during the peak era of his original fashion house's lifestyle expansions.
• Manufacturing: Unlike his later tableware lines (which have been produced for over a decade in partnership with the famous Portuguese porcelain company Vista Alegre), these earlier vintage sets were specifically crafted and manufactured in Tunisia


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