Lobed Decorative Bowl with Courting Scenes and Floral Medallion
Decorative art; porcelain bowl/serving dish with lobed rim • Attributed to Pickard or a high-end Italian porcelain manufacturer following the Limoges/Sevres tradition (Note: Tag suggests 'Limoges Italy' and 'Pedelegitti')
Style & Movement
Neo-Rococo / Revival Style (influenced by 18th-century French decorative arts)
Medium & Technique
Glazed porcelain with hand-painted enamel vignettes, central floral bouquet, and extensive 24k gold leaf gilding in the 'raised paste' or 'stipple' technique
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (Circa 1940-1960)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12-14 inches in diameter; cloverleaf/lobed star format
Subject Description
The central medallion features a polychrome floral bouquet focused on a large pink cabbage rose. Four peripheral vignettes depict 'Fêtes galantes' or courting scenes in the style of Jean-Honoré Fragonard, alternating with emerald green panels featuring gold trellis and foliate scrolls.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible tag placement suggests commercial resale, gilding appears mostly intact with minor shelf wear on bottom edges
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Auction Estimate
$75 - $125 USD
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a private American estate or boutique collection; retail price tag suggests recent placement in an antique mall or specialty shop
Art Historical Significance
A fine example of mid-century luxury porcelain that emulates the grandeur of 18th-century French design. It reflects the post-war demand for 'Old World' elegance and the technical proficiency of European porcelain decorators who specialized in complex gilding.
Notable Features
Highly intricate gold stippling on a deep emerald green ground; unusual star-lobed shape; combination of transfer-ware basis with significant hand-painted overglaze details.
Condition Issues
Possible minor surface scratches to the central floral transfer/painting and light thinning of gold gilding on the high points of the scalloped rims due to handling; adhesive residue from the price tag.
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning with a micro-fiber cloth and lukewarm water; avoid abrasive cleaners or dishwashers which will strip the soft gold leaf. Remove adhesive tag carefully with a specialized solvent like Goo Gone to prevent scratching.