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Mid 19th C. Sevres Porcelain Centrepiece W/ Gilt Bronze Mounts
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for sale €3,393     $3,683
£2,900
Judy Fox Antiques

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    We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.
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Mid 19th C. Sevres Porcelain Centrepiece W/ Gilt Bronze Mounts

19th century
Description

This gorgeous and generous sized shaped Sevres porcelain centrepiece features very ornate gilt bronze mounts. The handles are extravagantly curled acanthus leaves, which also run around the rim of the bowl and feature at the base with 4 leaf shaped feet or supports. The bowl displays 2 different images, one side depicting a lovely outdoor scene with several gentry figures, and on the reverse shows a large spray of flowers. This superb centrepiece would make an excellent focal point for a wide range of rooms and settings, both contemporary and traditional.

Origin: French, C. 1860

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 31 cms Deep, 60 cms Wide and 37 cms in Height

Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Sevres Porcelain Centrepiece Bowl to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242874
Dealers Internal Reference
JF551
Dealers Notes

Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.

Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.

We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes.

Description
This gorgeous and generous sized shaped Sevres porcelain centrepiece features very ornate gilt bronze mounts.
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The handles are extravagantly curled acanthus leaves, which also run around the rim of the bowl and feature at the base with 4 leaf shaped feet or supports.
Judy Fox Antiques

The bowl displays 2 different images, one side depicting a lovely outdoor scene with several gentry figures, and on the reverse shows a large spray of flowers. This superb centrepiece would make an excellent focal point for a wide range of rooms and settings, both contemporary and traditional.

Origin: French, C. 1860

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 31 cms Deep, 60 cms Wide and 37 cms in Height

Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Sevres Porcelain Centrepiece Bowl to the 1860s.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242874
Dealers Internal Ref
JF551
Judy Fox Antiques
Judy Fox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018

We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Judy Fox Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Judy Fox Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base.
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Archive I A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base.

Mid 19th C. Sevres Porcelain Centrepiece W/ Gilt Bronze Mounts

Archive II A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base. View IX
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Judy Fox Antiques

Judy Fox Antiques
Telephone 020 7229 8130
Location
81 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/judyfox
Verified Since Jun 2018
Items For Sale 98
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A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base.
Mid 19th C. Sevres Porcelain Centrepiece w/ Gilt Bronze Mounts
Ref: SA1242874
A mid-19th-century cobalt blue porcelain centrepiece bowl featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene, gilded foliage patterns, and cast gilt bronze scroll handles and base.
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  • ObjectCentrepieces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt Bronze, Enamel
  • ColourCobalt Blue, Gold
  • MotifsRococo scrollwork, pastoral vignette, acanthus leaves, pierced rim
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This mid-19th-century French Rococo Revival centrepiece combines cobalt blue and white porcelain with gilded bronze mounts and enamel. The bowl displays a hand-painted outdoor pastoral scene with gentry figures in purple and blue clothing, framed by intricate gold foliage patterns. Elaborate cast gilt bronze scroll handles arch upward from the sides, complemented by a pierced gilt rim and an ornate gilt bronze base supported by four leaf-shaped feet. The piece measures 37 cm high, 60 cm wide and 31 cm deep. Such a centrepiece provides a striking focal point when placed on a dining table or sideboard in contemporary and traditional rooms alike.

FAQs

Mid-19th-century Sevres style porcelain is characterised by vivid ground colours, particularly deep cobalt blue, intricate gilding, and hand-painted reserves depicting romantic or pastoral scenes. Produced during the French Second Empire and Victorian era, these pieces often incorporated elaborate gilt bronze ormolu mounts reflecting Rococo Revival design.

These decorative vessels were constructed by fitting hand-painted porcelain bodies into custom-cast bronze mounts that were gilded using mercury amalgams or electroplating. The metalwork typically includes scrolled handles, pierced rims, and decorative bases held together by internal steel threaded rods.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-painted vignettes with visible brushwork, hand-applied gilding showing light natural wear, and detailed metalwork with age-appropriate patina. Makers marks, such as crossed Ls with date letters or factory marks, are often present on the glaze underside.

A decorative porcelain centrepiece serves as a focal object on a dining table, sideboard top, or hallway console. Displaying the ornate metalwork and cobalt colour against neutral walls or natural stone surfaces creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern architectural lines.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth or a camel-hair brush. Avoid chemical cleaners, metal polish, or immersing the item in water, as moisture can oxidise internal fixings and compromise hand-painted enamel and gilded details.
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