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This 5” h by 3” tall antique hand-painted 19th-century Parisian French porcelain cup and saucer set features a scenic design, perfect for all occasions.
Origin & Retailer: The underside features handwritten script in iron red/gold glaze:
"Peint à la main" (Hand-painted)
"Made in France"
"Saks Fifth Avenue"
Context: High-end department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue imported custom hand-painted luxury French porcelain—often crafted in Limoges or Paris studios—to sell as high-status giftware or decorative display sets for domestic luxury markets.
Design & Style:
Cup Shape: Empire / Neoclassical style featuring a raised scroll handle, gilded paw/claw feet, and heavy matte gold lining.
Decoration:
The cup features a continuous hand-painted genre scene depicting women at an open-air French market stall.
The center of the saucer features an idyllic landscape medallion framed in gilt gold.
The powder-blue ground color combined with raised gilt framing gives it a classic 19th-century Sèvres or Vieux Paris aesthetic.
Handmade in France, this set includes a beautifully painted cup and saucer with a multi-color palette. The French style and vintage charm make it a unique addition to any collection or dining table, ideal for enjoying both hot and cold beverages in style.
