Portieux - Dish - Crystal
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Portieux crystal frosted pedestal compote, French made in the 1930s–1940s, standing 15.5 cm tall with a 20.5 cm top diameter and 10.3 cm base diameter, in excellent condition and signed Portieux on the base.
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An elegant vintage French frosted crystal compote by Portieux, beautifully designed as a decorative pedestal bowl for serving fruit, pastries, sweets or confectionery. The piece is particularly striking for its sculptural design. The bowl rests on an elegant pedestal with a diamond-patterned knop, continuing into a broad circular foot. The combination of satin-frosted crystal and deeply modelled relief allows the design to interact beautifully with light, revealing the precision and richness of the glasswork.
Signed Portieux on the base, confirming its French manufacture.
The piece is preserved in exceptional condition, with beautiful clarity and finish and no significant defects. A particularly attractive example of French decorative crystal, equally suitable for use as a fruit or pastry compote or simply displayed as a sculptural centrepiece.
Height — 15.5 cm
Top diameter — 20.5 cm
Base diameter — 10.3 cm
An elegant vintage French frosted crystal compote by Portieux, beautifully designed as a decorative pedestal bowl for serving fruit, pastries, sweets or confectionery. The piece is particularly striking for its sculptural design. The bowl rests on an elegant pedestal with a diamond-patterned knop, continuing into a broad circular foot. The combination of satin-frosted crystal and deeply modelled relief allows the design to interact beautifully with light, revealing the precision and richness of the glasswork.
Signed Portieux on the base, confirming its French manufacture.
The piece is preserved in exceptional condition, with beautiful clarity and finish and no significant defects. A particularly attractive example of French decorative crystal, equally suitable for use as a fruit or pastry compote or simply displayed as a sculptural centrepiece.
Height — 15.5 cm
Top diameter — 20.5 cm
Base diameter — 10.3 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
0 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Portieux
Material
Crystal
Colour
White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Diameter
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
