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Porcelain plate titled 'Guillaume Tell' by Villeroy & Boch for Mottahedeh

Porcelain plate titled 'Guillaume Tell' by Villeroy & Boch for Mottahedeh

Selling Price

$25

History

This decorative plate was produced by Villeroy & Boch in collaboration with Mottahedeh as part of their Luxembourg opera series, featuring scenes from Gioachino Rossini's opera 'Guillaume Tell' (William Tell, 1829). The series celebrated famous operatic works with transfer-printed scenes surrounded by distinctive burgundy and gold borders, representing the golden age of European opera appreciation in decorative arts during the mid-to-late 20th century. These plates appeal to collectors of opera memorabilia, Villeroy & Boch enthusiasts, and decorative porcelain collectors who appreciate the intersection of fine ceramics and theatrical history. The collaboration between the renowned German manufacturer Villeroy & Boch and American heritage china company Mottahedeh created highly sought-after pieces that combine European craftsmanship with cultural storytelling, making them prized additions to collections focused on music history, theatrical arts, or mid-to-late 20th century decorative porcelain.

Origin

Luxembourg

Maker

Villeroy & Boch for Mottahedeh

Time period

Mid to Late 20th century