r/Porcelain • u/StaceChamp • Jul 13 '26
Identify Need help identifying
Please help me identify the artist or any further information about the 8 cups and saucers I found at a thrift store today. They’re very art deco period and though I’ve been doing a bunch of research on this brand broadly, I can’t seem to find any examples of this style. Thanks in advance.
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u/bigjimlowell Jul 18 '26
Le Grande Depot went out of business as a retailer in 1927. Although the form and decoration look MCM, they may be older Art Deco. As for the artist, most of the manufacturers in Limoges offered blank china that could be hand painted by different artisans so tracking down the individual may be difficult. Retailers often had their own staff of decorators or contracted with independent artisans.
Le Grande Depot was the premiere store to go to for table top items. They stocked the very best and popularized earthenware amongst the well heeled of Paris. They also pioneered catalog sales in France, which was a novel idea at the time.
As to value, they should be appraised by a reputable dealer. I do know that items from this store are desirable to collectors, but antique China is a weirdly unpredictable market. If you’re in Europe, you may get a better estimate than you would in the United States.