Offers

Decorative Collectibles

The figurine evokes the late Victorian era specifically the 1890s, a decade that marked the transition to the Edwardian period. The fashion depicted on the porcelain statuette combines elements characteristic of late 19th-century English and French culture: "Leg-of-mutton" sleeves: The exaggerated volume at the shoulders, tapering sharply toward the forearm, is a definitive hallmark of fashion between 1890 and 1896. Hourglass silhouette: A waist tightly cinched by a corset and a long, bell-shaped skirt with small pleats at the hem are typical of this period. Belle Époque/Late Victorian style: While this style defines the end of Queen Victoria's reign in England, in France it coincides with the splendor of the Belle Époque an era when floral-adorned hats and parasols were essential accessories for high-society ladies strolling through the countryside or urban gardens. In short, the figurine captures the elegance of a late 19th-century high-society lady, embodying a transitional style...