Marine Life Vintage D Porthault Linen Placemat Set for 6
$6,800.00
Rare and iconic.
Vintage D. Porthault linen placemat set featuring exquisitely detailed marine life, hand embroidered in fine Beauvais stitch. Lifelike and beautifully worked — like a painting on linen!
This celebrated design was originally created by D. Porthault for the yacht Christina, owned by Jackie and Aristotle Onassis, and later produced in limited numbers. A rare and gorgeous example of mid-century French luxury and craftsmanship.
Condition is excellent, gently used. Hand laundered, bright and clean.
Setting for 6, with a different fish on each placemat:
6 placemats, 13 x 17.5 inches;
6 napkins, 15 x 15.5 inches.