Antique Meissen Augustus Rex Leaf-Shaped Porcelain Bowl – Hand Painted Watteau Scene, ca. 1720
A remarkable and rare early 18th-century treasure, this Meissen porcelain leaf-shaped bowl dates to around 1720, during the Augustus Rex period – the earliest and most sought-after era of Meissen production. Delicately hand painted in the celebrated Watteau style, the central cartouche features a romantic courtship scene set in a lush pastoral landscape, framed by a cobalt blue and gilt border in basketweave style.
Key Features:
Maker: Meissen, Augustus Rex period
Date: Circa 1720
Material: Hard-paste porcelain
Form: Leaf-shaped with curled twig handle and tripod feet
Decoration:
Central Watteau-style scene with a courting couple in 18th-century dress
Ornate blue basketweave and gold rococo scroll border
Gilded floral detailing on reverse side of the leaf and handle
Dimensions: Approx. 9.5 x 3.5cm
Condition: Excellent condition for its age. Some minor rubbing to gilding and enamel highlights consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or restoration detected.
Pieces from this period and with this level of decoration are extremely rare and highly collectible, representing the pinnacle of early European porcelain artistry.
A museum-worthy piece from the dawn of Meissen’s legacy – ideal for connoisseurs of early German porcelain or Rococo decorative arts.
Internal Reference: 38-565
Antique Number: SA1152548
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 0cm (0.0inches)
Width is 9.5cm (3.7inches)
Depth is 3.5cm (1.4inches)
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