Floral Decorated Tripod Porcelain Bowl
Decorative art, ceramic vessel, footed porcelain bowl • Continental European porcelain manufactory (likely Limoges, French, or German)
Style & Movement
Victorian / Belle Epoque eclectic revival with floral motifs
Medium & Technique
Glazed white hard-paste porcelain with overglaze polychrome enamel decoration and hand-gilded gold accents
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century
Dimensions & Format
Circular footed bowl, approximately 4 to 6 inches in diameter and 2 to 3 inches in height
Subject Description
A small round porcelain bowl supported by three curved feet, featuring hand-painted botanical motifs with pink and purple flowers interspersed with green leaves inside the basin and on the exterior body, accented by a cobalt blue scalloped rim and delicate gold scrolling
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, minor wear to the gilding along the rim and some slight manufacturing imperfections typical of antique ceramics
Estimated Market Value
50 USD to 150 USD
Auction Estimate
30 USD to 80 USD
Provenance History
Passed down through private domestic collections, typical of decorative tablewares imported and used during the late Victorian era
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mass-produced yet finely decorated domestic ceramics popular in European and American middle-class households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Notable Features
Delicate tripod footed design, hand-painted floral details, and cobalt blue and gold trim along the scalloped upper edge
Condition Issues
Fading and minor rubbing of the gold gilt on the rim and feet, potential minor crazing of the glaze under close inspection
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle hand washing with mild soap and warm water when necessary; avoid abrasive cleaners to preserve the overglaze enamel and gilding