Early 20th French, Hand-Painted Porcelain Compote with Birds and Floral Motif

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A beautifully hand-painted porcelain compote dish featuring an elegant pedestal form and richly detailed decoration. The interior showcases a pair … Read more A beautifully hand-painted porcelain compote dish featuring an elegant pedestal form and richly detailed decoration. The interior showcases a pair of birds perched among delicate foliage, rendered in fine brushwork and naturalistic colors. Surrounding the central scene is a wide, decorative border with garlands of pink roses, blue florals, and a golden yellow ribbon motif, all edged with a delicate turquoise rim.

French in origin and dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, this piece exemplifies the refined aesthetic of porcelain tableware from that era — a harmonious balance of artistry and function.

Perfect as a centerpiece on a dining or console table, or used to serve fruits or sweets on special occasions. A lovely addition for collectors of antique porcelain or anyone drawn to hand-painted decorative arts with a romantic, naturalistic charm. See less