D. Ulmet Limoges Set

Antique D. Ulmet Limoges porcelain demitasse cup and saucer with pastoral scene.

Limoges, France, has been a world-renowned center for porcelain production since the late 18th century. The city's porcelain industry gained significant prominence in the 19th century, with numerous factories producing high-quality wares for both domestic and international markets. Many Limoges manufacturers specialized in decorative items, often employing independent artists and gilders to enhance their porcelain blanks.

David Ulmet was a notable decorator and gilder active in Limoges, France, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He often worked on porcelain blanks produced by various Limoges factories, applying his distinctive decorative techniques, including intricate gilding and hand-painted scenes. His work is characterized by its fine craftsmanship and adherence to popular aesthetic trends of the period, such as Rococo revival and pastoral motifs.

• Period: Late 19th Century
• Origin: Limoges, France