Bidspirit auction | Ardalt Lenwile Cherub Porcelain Garniture

Ardalt Lenwile Cherub Porcelain Garniture - Origin: Japan Date: Circa 1950-1960 Period/Style: Rococo Revival, Capodimonte style Maker/Distributor: Lenwile China for Ardalt Materials: Hand-painted porcelain with applied decoration and gilding Form: Three-piece mantel garniture Description: A three-piece Japanese porcelain mantel garniture comprising a pair of figural spill vases and a low double-handled centerpiece bowl. Each vase is modeled as a pierced flowering tree with paired winged putti climbing a small ladder beside birds and nests. The shaped bowl has open handles, scroll-molded borders, a raised foot, painted floral sprays, and applied rose garlands. Cream-colored grounds are enriched throughout with muted polychrome enamels and gilt highlights. Marks: Pieces bear a red painted interlaced monogram and pattern number 6960 B. Retaining partial foil labels reading HAND PAINTED, LENWILE CHINA, ARDALT, and JAPAN. Dimensions: Centerpiece 5 in. H x 14 in. W x 8.5 in. D. Each vase 10 in. H x 6 in. W x 4 in. D Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: Scattered gilt rubbing and loss, light scratches, surface residue, and minor firing irregularities throughout. Delicate applied flowers, leaves, birds, and projecting branch tips have scattered small chips, losses, and rough edges. One underside has a small dark surface flaw or adhesion. The foil labels are incomplete and worn. No large body crack or major structural break noted.