This exquisite Limoges box features a painting of an oriental couple in traditional garments, sharing tea in a garden setting. Butterflies are flitting
about the idyllic landscape. More flowers and butterflies decorate the sides of this uniquely-shaped box.
Inside, there are paintings of flowers on both the top and bottom. The elaborate clasp is a heart surrounded by flowers. From a limited edition of 200, this box has reached
it's series limit and has been retired. For the discriminating, advanced
collector. This box is marked as shown and measures
1½" h x 3" w x 2" d.
About the Rochard Studio Collection
Introduced in 1994,
this special collection represents a quality in workmanship above and beyond Rochard's already high standards of painting and design.
Using fine brush strokes and unusual artistic techniques, which can make the highlights on a Limoges box
appear three-dimensional, these boxes feature more colors (15 to 20
rather than the usual 6 to 12), and liberal use of 24 carat gold,
which has to be painted and fired separately. Such painstaking details demand more time, are produced on a smaller scale and, as a result, cost somewhat more. Most of
the Rochard Studio Collection boxes come specially packaged in an elaborate hinged gift box and feature
an elegant scroll detailing the special workmanship involved. Generally speaking, collectors of these boxes are more advanced and discriminating.
As a true limited edition, the Rochard Studio Collection features 2 to 3 new series every season, comprised of 50 to 250
pieces each. When the series limit is reached, the box is retired and the molds are destroyed. What distinguishes
the Rochard Studio Collection from other Limoges boxes is the emphasis on painting rather than form. Most of the shapes are traditional, but every now
and then an unusual form will come along. |
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Every genuine Limoges box is an individual, hand crafted work of art. Rochard is well known for consistency in its Limoges
boxes; however, colors, clasps, rims, details, and markings may vary from those shown. These photographs are from representative samples of this Limoges box; your box may not match this box exactly. Read About Limoges Boxes for more information. |
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