Impressive 19th century Chinese porcelain bowl, finely hand-painted in the Famille Rose palette and decorated with elaborate figural scenes.
The bowl features multiple narrative panels depicting elegant court figures in architectural interiors, surrounded by richly detailed floral borders and symbolic motifs. The painting is executed with great precision and vibrant colors typical of high-quality Canton export porcelain of the Qing dynasty.
The piece is presented on a later carved wooden stand (included), which enhances display but is not original to the bowl.
Details:
• Origin: China
• Date: Qing Dynasty, mid–late 19th century
• Material: Porcelain
• Technique: Hand-painted famille rose enamels
• Dimensions: Diameter: 30 cm / 11.8 in; Height (bowl): 13 cm / 5.1 in; Height with stand: 24 cm / 9.4 in
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. No cracks, no chips, no restorations. Only minimal, barely visible enamel wear in a few small areas (on figures’ clothing and minor decorative elements), consistent with age. Colors remain vibrant, glaze intact. The wooden stand shows age-related wear and minor losses to carved elements, which do not affect functionality or display.
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
