A delightful and rarer find from the iconic Australian artist Brownie Downing. This set of three miniature porcelain plates (approx. 10cm) features her playful Showgirl series alongside a classic childhood scene.

Unlike her more common ballerina or Aboriginal children series, these illustrations capture the spirit of the Folies Bergère or Can-Can dancers, featuring:

• Two Showgirls: Depicted in flamboyant, ruffled skirts, striped stockings, and elaborate updos, capturing the cheeky glamour of the mid-century "Parisian" trend.

• The "Sweethearts" Scene: A charming boy and girl sharing a moment under a parasol, a staple of Downing’s "Children of the World" collection.

Each plate is signed "Brownie Downing" on the front and bears the series mark 3925 4/6 on the reverse. These are highly collectible pieces of Australiana kitsch and make for unique wall decor or vanity trinket dishes.

$30 each 

Available at La La Vintage
67 Semaphore Road,
Semaphore SA 5019
(Next to Odeon Cinema)