Bidspirit auction | French Sevres-Style Porcelain Centerpiece

French Sevres-Style Porcelain Centerpiece - Origin: France Date: Probably late 19th or early 20th century Period/Style: Sevres taste / Rococo Revival Materials: Polychrome- and gilt-decorated porcelain with gilt-metal mounts Form: Oval pedestal centerpiece Description: French Sevres-style porcelain centerpiece, probably late 19th or early 20th century, with an oval bowl on a flared pedestal foot. A crimson ground surrounds gilt-bordered reserves depicting a courting couple in a wooded landscape and a rural house on the reverse. Floral sprays decorate the white interior, while gilt scrolls and latticework enrich the exterior. Gilt-metal mounts include a beaded rim, tall scrolling foliate handles and a shaped square plinth with recessed arches. The underside metal plate is stamped FRANCE. Marks: FRANCE stamped to the underside metal plate. Dimensions: 10.5 in. H, 13.5 in. W, 6.5 in. D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Light wear and rubbing to the gilt and painted decoration, including the interior floral sprays. Scattered mount wear, scratches and tarnish. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 10.5 x 13.5 x 6.5 in