French antique soup plates petrol blue transferware butterflies, dragonflies flowers 'Carmen' c1890 Aesthetic Movement Sarreguemines France

4 Beautiful antique French soup plates /bowls, in the pattern ''Carmen'' by Sarreguemines. Ironstone / earthenware with a lovely, richly detailed, blue and white transferware design featuring naturalistic butterflies in an autumn / fall scene. Produced during the Arts and Crafts / Aesthetic Movement, dating from c1890-1905.

Priced and sold individually each with a different transferware design.
Note three plates in excellent antique condition, one shabby with a hairline crack

The late 1800s was an exciting time in design in Europe, and this design unapologetically embraces the romance of the country cottage idyll that was so important in the Arts and Crafts / Aesthetic movement. This divergent design is different on each plate, all feature summer vignettes with butterflies fluttering around wildflowers. The gorgeous blue transferware is set off beautifully by the cream-colored ground to create the inimitable look of an authentic antique.

22.8cm diameter x 3.5cm high.

Three plates are in excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks or significant scratches, light signs of use and some minor crazing, spots and smears of the transferware pattern, as usual for the more hand-made processes of the time. In truly fabulous condition for age, and ready to be put to use!

One plate is in satisfactory condition with a tight hairline crack at the inner rim of the bowl and some discoloration in that area.

Please see photos for condition and feel free to ask any questions :)

Stunning pieces of romantic French antique design to treasure!

A matching set of side/dessert plates plates in the same design, shabby condition is available here:
https://brocanteusevintage.etsy.com/listing/1781708548/4-french-lightly-shabby-floral-antique

Feel free to ask any questions :) I am happy to combine shipping.
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I am very happy to combine shipping so please get in touch if you like multiple items in my store.

I always shop around to ensure the best possible packaging and shipping solution for you. Rest assured I will be using all my skills as a former art gallery owner to ensure that this treasure makes its way safely to your home. I have shipped literally hundreds of fragile items to every continent over the past 20 years. Your shipment will be fully insured against loss and damage in transit so you can buy with confidence.