As they say, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” And, certainly, French porcelain Limoges boxes are a great delight to behold.
Authentic French Limoges boxes are loved and collected for a great variety of reasons, one of which is their investment quality.
Investments come in many shapes and forms. Investment-worthy objects are acquired because they appreciate in value either short term or long term.
Many investments are in such a form that can only be stored away and hidden, such as gold coins, Bitcoin or stocks and bonds. Others are in large sizes and require great spaces to display or store them, such as oil paintings, antique rugs, classic cars, etc.
French porcelain and Limoges boxes, in particular, are in a unique class of their own. For over two centuries, French Limoges boxes have been admired and lovingly collected not only for their beauty but for a great many other incentives.
Among the many reasons these miniature treasure boxes are lovingly collected is their immense desirability for impressive craftsmanship, artistry and beauty. Another very important reason for Limoges boxes’ collectability is the fact they are collected for being a great investment. To learn more about the reasons why so many people love collecting porcelain Limoges boxes, see Are Limoges Boxes Worth Collecting?
A collection of investment-worthy rare and hard-to-find Limoges boxes from LimogesCollector.com
From their inception in the 18th century when Limoges boxes were first produced in Limoges, France, these magnificent miniature treasure boxes were valued and treasured as jewelry. Because of the fact that it took an exorbitant amount of money to acquire a French Limoges box, these miniature art forms could only be afforded by royalty, nobility and the ultra-wealthy of the time. See Limoges Boxes Historically Collected By European Royalty.
Why Limoges Boxes Can Be Collected As An Investment?
For those who have collected French porcelain Limoges boxes, they are very happy to know that throughout the past centuries, Limoges boxes have not only retained their value, but have appreciated in value and continue to increase in value (by many times).
Only in the past two decades, at LimogesCollector.com, we have seen the value of many styles of Limoges boxes increase by double, triple, or quadruple.
To date, there have been thousands upon thousands of Limoges box styles and shapes created in Limoges, France.
The current value of a French Limoges box can vary dramatically depending on a great variety of aspects. Today, a Limoges box can be purchased for as low as under $100 to several thousand dollars.
The value of a French Limoges box is based upon numerous elements. For example, a very simple Limoges box shape with very minimal hand-painting and one or two colors can be valued at a much lower price, compared to one with much more complicated shape and numerous colors. Of course, the artistry also makes a huge difference. Limoges boxes painted by master porcelain painters in Limoges can cost substantially higher than others. To know more about how to determine the factors that the value of a French Limoges box can be based on, see How To Know The Value of a Limoges Box.
Considering the many recent changes in the porcelain industry in Limoges, and the fact that some factories and workshops have closed and many of the master porcelain painters have retired from the industry, many of the magnificent styles of Limoges boxes have become retired, hard to find, and some quite rare. This, of course, affects the value of these Limoges boxes dramatically and the Limoges box industry as a whole. To learn more about collecting retired Limoges boxes, see What is A Retired Limoges Box And Why Are They Collected?
Advantages of Limoges Boxes Over Other Collectibles
Collecting French porcelain Limoges boxes as an investment has many advantages. One very important aspect is their impressive beauty and exquisite craftsmanship. These miniature art forms can be proudly displayed for their beauty to be enjoyed by the collector, their family and friends.
Another aspect is the fact that Limoges boxes are in miniature form and can be collected in multiple numbers and displayed in groups and in different parts of the home.
As Limoges boxes are created in a vast variety of styles and for every aspect of life, you can collect the styles that really speak to you and spike your areas of interest.
To get more ideas on how to collect porcelain Limoges boxes, see How To Collect French Limoges Boxes.
At LimogesCollector.com, we are proud to offer one of the largest selections of French porcelain Limoges boxes created by the most artistic Limoges producers and Limoges brands. Our vast collection includes the latest creations from Limoges artisans as well as retired, hard-to-find and rare Limoges boxes that come in every style and theme and for every occasion. So, with every visit, you are sure to find just the right Limoges box to add to your collection or purchase the perfect gift for any occasion.
