Victorian Lady – Hand-painted Porcelain (Matte Finish) – Vintage Hat and Parasol For Sale

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 that blends the structured nature of Victorian fashion with the romantic, floral opulence characteristic of the French Belle Époque.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 that blends the structured nature of Victorian fashion with the romantic, floral opulence characteristic of the French Belle Époque.An ideal figurine for a display cabinet.Classic décor.Part of a collection inspired by an era of power, decisive change, and romance.The elegant matte porcelain vintage figure accentuates a vintage-style wooden piece of furniture.Perfect for an office or a library in the study.