Absolutely gorgeous example of 19th Century Art Nouveau. With a background of dark celadon green, three women are depicted in incredible detail. The center woman holds a harp and a torch; the woman on the left appears to be a sculptor and the woman on the right is an artist. Ready for hanging and has the old heavy hanging wire secured, in perfect condition with no chips or cracks. pany history: In 1812 Jean-François Boch began construction of kilns at the nearby town of Mettlach, Saarland. ... On 14 April 1836, the Jean François Bochpany merged with that of thepetitor, Nicolas Villeroy, and became Villeroy & Boch, (V&B, also simply 'VB'). Diameter: 17 1/2 inches.