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Bernardaud Manolo Valdés Reina Mariana II – Limoges Porcelain Sculpture

Limited edition series of 199 Las Meninas are porcelain sculptures created in collaboration with the Spanish artist Manolo Valdés. The four different versions are distinguished by their decoration Reina Mariana I, II, III and IV and each is produced in a limited edition of 199 pieces. During his early visits to the Prado Museum in Madrid in the 1960s, Manolo Valdés discovered two famous paintings by the painter Diego Velázquez that would become the primary inspiration for him: the portrait of Mariana de Austria (1652-53) and Las Meninas (1656). From his first creations in art school until today, Valdés has never ceased to reinterpret this character with its recognizable feminine allure in different mediums. For the decors of Las Meninas in porcelain, the artist has drawn his inspiration from very different artists – Joan Miró, Willem de Kooning, Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger, Roy Lichtenstein – but also from his own work.

The Bernardaud Manolo Valdés Reina Mariana II is crafted by Bernardaud, the storied Limoges porcelain house founded in 1863. From its workshops in Limoges, France, Bernardaud has supplied the world's finest tables for more than 160 years, pairing the region's famed kaolin porcelain with contemporary artistry.

Product Details

Brand & Origin

Brand: Bernardaud
Made in: Limoges, France — house founded 1863
Type: Sculpture
Item: 2058-24117

Materials & Craftsmanship

Material: Limoges Porcelain
Finish: Decorated and finished in Limoges, many designs with hand-applied gold or platinum

Collection

Part of the Manolo Valdés collection.

The Perfect Gift

Bernardaud porcelain is treasured on fine tables worldwide. Beautifully presented, the Manolo Valdés Reina Mariana II makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.