Art Nouveau - Jardinière - Porcelain
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French biscuit porcelain figural centrepiece dating from 1880–1920, depicting a seated lady with a cherub in Rococo-inspired relief, measuring 24 cm (W) × 10 cm (D) × 18.8 cm (H) with a marked impression of 3000, in poor condition with missing arm(s) and other losses.
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Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Biscuit Porcelain Figural Centrepiece – Lady & Cherub
Elegant antique French biscuit porcelain centrepiece, richly modelled with a seated lady accompanied by a cherub amid elaborate Rococo-inspired scrollwork, flowers and shell-shaped elements. The unglazed white porcelain gives the composition a refined, sculptural appearance and beautifully highlights its detailed modelling.
Key Details
Origin & Period: France, likely late 19th to early 20th century.
Material: White biscuit porcelain with finely modelled figures, floral decoration and ornate Rococo-style relief work.
Marking: Impressed number “3000” visible underneath.
Dimensions: Height 18.5 cm (7.28 in), length 24 cm (9.45 in), depth 10 cm (3.94 in).
Condition: Antique condition with visible wear and losses. Notably, one arm of the lady is missing, as well as an arm and a leg of the cherub. Additional small losses, marks and age-related wear are visible; please examine the photographs carefully.
Collectibility: A decorative example of French figural biscuit porcelain, appealing for collectors of antique ceramics, Romantic and Rococo Revival decorative objects.
Despite its losses, this substantial sculptural piece retains considerable decorative presence and intricate period character.
Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Biscuit Porcelain Figural Centrepiece – Lady & Cherub
Elegant antique French biscuit porcelain centrepiece, richly modelled with a seated lady accompanied by a cherub amid elaborate Rococo-inspired scrollwork, flowers and shell-shaped elements. The unglazed white porcelain gives the composition a refined, sculptural appearance and beautifully highlights its detailed modelling.
Key Details
Origin & Period: France, likely late 19th to early 20th century.
Material: White biscuit porcelain with finely modelled figures, floral decoration and ornate Rococo-style relief work.
Marking: Impressed number “3000” visible underneath.
Dimensions: Height 18.5 cm (7.28 in), length 24 cm (9.45 in), depth 10 cm (3.94 in).
Condition: Antique condition with visible wear and losses. Notably, one arm of the lady is missing, as well as an arm and a leg of the cherub. Additional small losses, marks and age-related wear are visible; please examine the photographs carefully.
Collectibility: A decorative example of French figural biscuit porcelain, appealing for collectors of antique ceramics, Romantic and Rococo Revival decorative objects.
Despite its losses, this substantial sculptural piece retains considerable decorative presence and intricate period character.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Art Nouveau
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
18.8 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1880-1920
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