Invaluable has a wonderful article providing tips for French porcelain collectors:
“The history of French porcelain reveals a story of aristocracy, of triumph and bankruptcy, and of revolution. Porcelain marks, the small characters or symbols often found on the body of a piece of French porcelain, can uncover hidden details about a piece, including its manufacturer and period. Below, explore the rich history of French porcelain, its earliest makers, and learn to identify common porcelain marks and what they mean.”
You can find beautiful French porcelain items at a number of our dealers, including Hadassa Antiques in Gallery #75:
Pair of Pink Color Porcelain Vases: Pair of large French porcelain urns, circa 1900, each having a lid with gilt finial, above the Classical form in pink with gilt accents, centered with a scenic reserve, depicting a courting couple in a naturalistic setting, and rising on a plinth base. [Hadassa Antiques | Gallery #75 | 212.751.0009 | hadassinc@aol.com ]
