Antique Continental Bisque Porcelain Lot — Cherub Jardinière & Centerpiece Bowl, Victorian/Art Nouveau, Set of 2

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A well-matched lot of two antique bisque porcelain decorative pieces from the same estate collection, appraised at an estimated $550–$750 … Read more A well-matched lot of two antique bisque porcelain decorative pieces from the same estate collection, appraised at an estimated $550–$750 for the pair based on comparable Continental bisque figural sales.

Piece 1 — Jardinière, Three Children in a Tree Bower: Finely modeled bisque planter formed as a rustic tree-stump bower, its rim wrapped in sculpted golden wheat sheaves and applied hand-painted flowers with gilt-highlighted centers, sheltering three seated bisque children with softly tinted cheeks and careful costume detail. Impressed shield-form mark with model number (reads approximately 8886) to the underside — Continental/German, unsigned, circa late 1800s–early 1900s. 8.5”H x 9”W x 5.5”D.

Piece 2 — Centerpiece Bowl, Cherubs and Swan: An Art Nouveau bisque bowl, pierced and scalloped rim flanked by two seated cherub figures with a sculpted swan to the front, delicate relief flowers highlighted in gilt dot accents against mostly unglazed white bisque. No mark visible; offered as unsigned Continental/German bisque, circa early 1900s. 6”H x 13”W x 6”D.

Condition: No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs observed on either piece. Light, age-consistent surface wear only; gilt retains good color throughout.
Dimensions: Combined lot — Piece 1: 8.5”H x 9”W x 5.5”D; Piece 2: 6”H x 13”W x 6”D
Price: $625 for the lot, negotiable for serious inquiries — not offered individually.

Delivery: Local pickup available (Sands Point, NY) by appointment, or ship nationwide — buyer responsible for shipping cost, items professionally packed and insured.

A lovely pairing for the collector of Victorian and Art Nouveau figural bisque, offered together to reflect their shared estate provenance. See less