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Ornate vintage Italian porcelain pedestal compote or centerpiece bowl featuring elaborate hand-painted decoration, sculptural handles and extensive gilt detailing.
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Ornate vintage Italian porcelain pedestal compote or centerpiece bowl featuring elaborate hand-painted decoration, sculptural handles and extensive gilt detailing.
The large two-handled form is raised on a decorated pedestal base and features a scalloped bowl with a warm coral/salmon glazed interior.
The exterior is richly decorated with hand-painted figural scenes depicting courting couples in romantic pastoral settings. Dimensional molded floral, foliate and scrollwork elements surround the painted reserves and are highlighted throughout with gold decoration.
A pair of dramatic openwork scrolling handles rises from either side of the bowl, incorporating soft pink, green and gilt accents. Additional hand-painted figural and botanical decoration continues around the pedestal base.
The underside bears a hand-painted Italian mark reading approximately “C. Co. ITALY,” along with the number “450.” The exact manufacturer represented by the initials has not been independently confirmed, so no further maker attribution is being made.
An impressive decorative centerpiece with a distinctly ornate Italian Rococo / Baroque Revival character. Beautiful displayed on a dining table, console, mantel or large sideboard.
MARKINGS:
Hand-painted underside markings:
“450”
“C. Co. ITALY” (appears to read)
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 8ʺD × 10ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear consistent with previous display and use. The porcelain retains its colorful hand-painted decoration … moreGood vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear consistent with previous display and use. The porcelain retains its colorful hand-painted decoration and extensive gilt embellishment. Some rubbing, variation and age-related wear to the gilding and painted decoration may be present. The unglazed foot rim shows expected discoloration and surface wear from age and display. Please review all photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of condition, including the handles, raised decoration, gilding, painted scenes, interior and underside. No restoration or repair is being claimed or ruled out unless specifically noted. less
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