French Limoges Porcelain Burgundy Gilt Centerpiece Fruit Bowl Vase With Transferware Medallions After Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Description

A beautiful vintage French Limoges porcelain swan handled table centerpiece / vase / fruit bowl / jardiniere / wine cooler … more A beautiful vintage French Limoges porcelain swan handled table centerpiece / vase / fruit bowl / jardiniere / wine cooler with medallions after renowned 18th century Rococo painter Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732-1806)

Exquisitely hand-crafted in France, late 20th century, high-quality white-paste porcelain, rich burgundy red ground, with stunning hand painted decoration, luxurious gilt accents, and sought-after transferware medallions with exceptional detail work, complexity, and rich polychrome, depicting provincial romantic courting couple scenes with elaborate flowering decoration, after Fragonard.

Classical inspired large footed centerpiece shaped body with flared rim, deep oval basin and open top, flanked by brilliantly gilded figural swan-form handles, rising on square socle pedestal base.

Signed, with maker's mark, artists intial S.C? and dated "84" presumably for 1984 underfoot.

Dimensions: (approx)
10.5" High, 13.25" Wide, 11" Deep

*Please note, at the time of writing this, a similarly styled different form two-piece handled vase / jardiniere / cachepot bowl on stand is currently available. Please be sure to checkout our other listings or message us for details.

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. Presents well, with beautiful coloring. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. May have minor wear consistent with age, use or handling, including typical minor gilt rubbing. No chips, cracks or damage. less