White Opaline Night Service Set Featuring Portraits Of Women, Napoleon III Period, Late 19th Century

White opaline night service with portraits of women, Napoleon III period, late 19th century

White opaline night service with polychrome and gilded decoration, late 19th century

An elegant night set in milky white opaline, dating from the late 19th century and comprising five pieces: a circular tray, a carafe with its stopper, two stemmed glasses, and a lidded sugar bowl.

Each piece is adorned with a delicate, hand-painted portrait of a woman, set within a gilded medallion accented with pearls. The carafe features a larger portrait, embellished with polychrome floral motifs in relief. Elegant gilded fillets and bands harmoniously highlight the contours of the set.

With its finely rendered portraits, the brilliance of its gilding, and the elegance of its composition, this set is a fine example of the decorative arts of the Napoleon III era.

Period: late 19th century
Style: Napoleon III
Material: milky white opaline
Decoration: hand-painted polychrome female portraits with gold highlights
Composition: one tray, one carafe with its stopper, two stemmed glasses, and one lidded sugar bowl
Condition: very good condition