A French Gilt Bronze Mounted Japanese Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl the bowl of circular form decorated with floral and iron red reserves, mounted to a gilt bronze frame having leafy three-light candle arms at either side and raised on an openwork base. Height 21 x width over candelabra 36 inches. Estimate $ 3,000-5,000 Good condition; no signs of restoration. Several hairline cracks visible on the interior, but probably in the glaze, not the porcelain. Light scratches consistent with age. Bronze in good condition with even, fairly bright patina and a few duller/dirtier areas. Likely dates to 19th century.
A French Gilt Bronze Mounted Japanese Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl the bowl of circular form decorated with floral and iron red reserves, mounted to a gilt bronze frame having leafy three-light candle arms at either side and raised on an openwork base. Height 21 x width over candelabra 36 inches. Estimate $ 3,000-5,000 Good condition; no signs of restoration. Several hairline cracks visible on the interior, but probably in the glaze, not the porcelain. Light scratches consistent with age. Bronze in good condition with even, fairly bright patina and a few duller/dirtier areas. Likely dates to 19th century.
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