Limoges Cobalt Blue Fragonard Brooch

This is a vintage oval-shaped Limoges porcelain brooch featuring a classic 'Galante' or courtly scene in the style of Jean-Honor Fragonard. The central cameo consists of a deep cobalt blue porcelain base decorated with a 22k gold gilded transfer of a suitor and a lady in 18th-century attire. The signature 'Limoges' is clearly visible in script at the bottom of the porcelain insert. The porcelain is set within an ornate, gold-toned filigree metal frame characterized by a looped or scalloped wirework border. The piece likely dates from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s) when these romanticized Rococo revival pieces were popular French souvenirs. The gilding on the central figures appears largely intact with minor surface micro-scratches consistent with age. The metal frame shows a slight darkened patina or tarnish in the recessed areas of the loops, but no signs of structural damage or repair are visible from the front. The craftsmanship reflects the mass-produced luxury market common to the Limoges region during this period.

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