This is a century old antique hand painted Limoges Plate which was created by master porcelain artist Edward Challinor, of the Pickard Art Studio in Chicago, at the Turn-of the-Century. Inspired by stylized Art Nouveau Era poppy motifs, this splendid Challinor masterpiece resembles a meticulous work of handmade crewel at first glance. It is a very unusual vintage china painting with a palette of turquoise blues, yellows, pinks, mint greens against a soft butter cream background wash. Please note the elegant turquoise and Roman gold scroll work combination along the edge of the plate. Prominently signed on the front: 'E. CHALLINOR'. Challinor's biography and many important examples of his c.1900 artwork are on display in the 'Collectors Encyclopedia of Pickard China' written by Alan B. Reed, originally published in 1995.

Excellent condition.
8-1/2" Diameter.
Bears a Limoges France pottery hallmark in green, and a Pickard Art Studio overglaze 5/8" backstamp in dark red/maroon which is referred to as Pickard Mark # 2, which was used at the Lasalle Street Studio between 1898-1903.

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