What is the Limoges enamel technique?

The Limoges enamel technique involves layering molten glass and painting on them. Then, artisans paint over the surface with white to mute the artwork. This method of creating pottery and decorative objects dates back to 12th-century France. Find a selection of Limoges enamel ware 1stDibs.

What is French enamel?

French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.

Limoges Enamel

Antique Limoges

Vitreous Enamel

Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain Box

Limoges for Tiffany & Co. Peapod Enamel Box / Peint Main

Sold|~~$300~~

Limoges for Tiffany & Co. Peapod Enamel Box / Peint Main

Located in Bellmore, NY

Cute pea pod-form By Tiffany & Co. opens to 7 peas. Porcelain with enamel 5.25" L.

Early 20th Century French Boxes and Cases

French Limoges Porcelain Brown and White Diamond-Shaped Dish

Sold|~~$300~~

French Limoges Porcelain Brown and White Diamond-Shaped Dish

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French Limoges porcelain two-handled scallop-molded diamond-shaped dish, the handles formed as looping foliate stems, the brown-ground dish painted with white floral sprays and bouqu...

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Faberge Eggs with Doves

Sold|~~$395~~

Faberge Eggs with Doves

By Fabergé

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Faberge eggs with doves- Peint Jain AF. Limoges France, gold enamel and jeweled. By Jean-Marie Reynaud.

Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Limoges Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic limoges enamel available at 1stDibs. Each limoges enamel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, enamel and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer limoges enamel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A limoges enamel, designed in the Rococo, Art Nouveau or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one limoges enamel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Limoges, Tressemanes & Vogt and Charles Fields Haviland produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Limoges Enamel?

Prices for a limoges enamel start at $185 and top out at $130,000 with the average selling for $2,652.

Questions About Limoges Enamel

What is the Limoges enamel technique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Limoges enamel technique involves layering molten glass and painting on them. Then, artisans paint over the surface with white to mute the artwork. This method of creating pottery and decorative objects dates back to 12th-century France. Find a selection of Limoges enamel ware 1stDibs.
What is French enamel?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.