PORTHAULT (7 PC) LES COEURS PINK & BLUE HEARTS PORCELAIN MUG SET. Sellers Notes: This set is very rare because D'Porthault no longer makes porcelain or limoges pieces. Confirmed through D'Porthault in Paris. Provenance, history, condition & measurements are below.
Very rare, vintage D' Porthault "Les Coeurs" in pink & blue (7) piece porcelain set circa 1990s, one owner only. They were designed by the famous French luxury company D' Porthault, the original company founded in 1920. The Carl's great love for the multicolor hand screen printed & painted pieces transcended decades. Over 5,000 famous prints were revived & reinvigorated. The early D'Porthault pieces are highly collectible, especially to D'Porthault purists who are loyal to the original company House of D' Porthault.
The quality of materials used, workmanship & the methodology of the hand screen printing & painting are just amazing. D' Porthault pieces never age, they are timeless. D'Porthault has an enormous celebrity following.
Collector's of D' Porthault include: Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy, Duchess of Windsor, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Catherine Deneuve, Sir Winston Churchill, Audrey Hepburn & my favorite Coco Gabrielle Chanel! "Les Coeurs" hearts are one of the most famous prints D' Portault ever made. The Hearts design was created in the early 1950's when the Duchess of Windsor asked Madeleine Porthault to design custom linens for the Windsors' château in Neuilly-sur-Seine outside of Paris. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Wanted to express their commitment to each other, and the simple yet meaningful lines forming Madeleine's hearts were designed to symbolize that union. Condition: Very good, no cracks. This (7) piece Les Coeurs. 4.5" x 3.5" in size. Blue , 4.5" x 3.5" in. The gold standard in sustainable luxury fashion. We are archival collectors who share our treasures. I list pieces that belong to myself, my family & close friends. I also list for a few repeat customers, collectors & influencers. We have grown organically for 20 years & are now a small business. Please review our several pages of enthusiastic feedback received, over the years. We list frequently & invite you to check back often. You can always find gorgeous & hard to find pieces at a reasonable price. EURO-LUXE is a purveyor of authentic, exquisite, rare & unique luxury.We offer ready to wear & haute couture clothing, luxe handbags, fine jewelry, accessories, Early American & European antiques. International items are sent via DHL.
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