Monumental Antique Swedish Rérstrand Hand-Painted Porcelain Tray, Signed & Dated 1913

Description

A rare and massive Swedish antique Rörstrand porcelain signed high quality decorative serving tray.

Hand-crafted in Sweden in the early … more A rare and massive Swedish antique Rörstrand porcelain signed high quality decorative serving tray.

Hand-crafted in Sweden in the early 20th century, the dished and molded rectangular shaped large tray exceptionally executed in beautiful Art Nouveau period hand-painted polychrome classical motif of florals, plants, acanthus leaves, urn with flowers.

Signed, marked Rörstrand with three crowns to verso, dated 1913, and lower right impressed HD Rörstrand CO 1/2.

PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Hailing from the estate of a former supermodel and actress, Kathy Speirs-Puccio, who spared no expense in the decorating of her massive, curated to perfection Weston home.

Kathy Speirs-Puccio, who throughout her acting and modeling career (she graced multiple magazine covers in the 1970s including Cosmopolitan. She collected, wore, and kept only the finest in designer fashion and accessories. Her passion for high design continued through until the end of her life.

Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries, based out of Greenwich, Connecticut. Oct. 2021 catalog, Blackrock had the exclusive privilege of offering the extensive estate collection of decorative arts, furniture, and finest luxury fashion, from former supermodel and actress, Kathy Speirs-Puccio, personal residence, Singing Oaks Drive estate, Weston Connecticut.

Please note, the photo of the tray on the ottoman, serving as a coffee table, is for scale, to show the very large size and proportions, taken at our Forney, TX location, it's not a photo of the tray in use at Kathy Speirs-Puccio prestigious property.

Dimensions:
2" High, 27.5" Wide, 19.25" Deep

Condition:
Great shape overall, especially considering it's over 100 years of age. Nicely aged patina over the whole, retaining original antique character marks throughout, including blemishes around rim, rubbing imperfections, dings, and other wear and tear consistent with age and indicative of use. Overall a superb example, with nothing that detracts from the display or functionality, but only adds to the elegant warmth, rustic charm, and rich authenticity. less