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19th Century Russian gilt porcelain centrepiece by Popov Manufactory

Creator: Popov Manufactory
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
19th Century Russian gilt porcelain centrepiece by Popov Manufactory

Russian, 19th Century

Height 32cm, diameter 25cm

This exquisite centrepiece was crafted in porcelain and gilt by the Russian Popov Manufactory. The centrepiece is of bowl-form, and is crafted in white porcelain which is pierced with scrolling arches and decorated with gilding to the exterior and interior rim. The base of the bowl is decorated with porcelain coloured with a green ground, and the entire bowl is held aloft on the head of a gilt, Classical-style crouching putto. The putto kneels on a rectangular cushion with tassels at each corner, and is set upon a rectangular plinth. The plinth features an inlaid green porcelain top, and each of the sides of the ormolu plinth are decorated with gilded reliefs of classical masks and scrolling arabesques. The entire creation is set upon four paw feet. One of the paw feet is stamped to the underside with the mark for the Popov Manufactory.

Artist/ Maker: Popov Manufactory

Materials: Porcelain

Ref: 15464

$15,000

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15464
Incollect Reference #:	679486

Dimensions

H.	12.6 in;	Diam.	9.84 in;
H.	32 cm;	Diam.	25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.