Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Famille Rose Centerpiece Tazza

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An exceptional late 19th century French gilt bronze–mounted Chinese Famille Rose porcelain centerpiece bowl of refined scale and luxurious presence.
… Read more An exceptional late 19th century French gilt bronze–mounted Chinese Famille Rose porcelain centerpiece bowl of refined scale and luxurious presence.
The shallow porcelain bowl is exquisitely hand-painted in vibrant Famille Rose enamels, depicting courtly interior scenes with elegantly robed figures set within scrolling reserves. The composition is surrounded by abundant peonies, butterflies, exotic birds, and intricate foliate ornamentation rendered in vivid rose, turquoise, emerald, and gilt highlights. A central medallion featuring a stylized bird within a gilt roundel anchors the richly decorated interior.
The porcelain is mounted within an elaborate French ormolu framework of superb casting quality. The gilt bronze mount features a gadrooned rim, finely modeled acanthus scroll handles, and a substantial neoclassical pedestal base resting on a stepped plinth with detailed relief ornament. The gilding retains a warm, luminous tone, enhancing the brilliance of the enamel decoration.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 13.75 in
Depth: 11 in See less