Cup and Saucer, Art Deco, white porcelain, Meissen, Germany, 1930s.
450 PLN
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This Meissen cup and saucer set from the 1930s exemplifies German porcelain crafted in the transitional style between late Art Nouveau and early Art Deco. The porcelain features a warm, slightly creamy white hue, serving as a backdrop for intricate, hand-painted Indian floral motifs in deep, saturated rust-red. These decorations are complemented by subtle yellow accents at the flower centers and gilded highlights along the scalloped rims and the delicately shaped handle. The glossy finish accentuates the vibrancy of the colors and the brilliance of the gold, while the cup's gently flared lip and the matching saucer's scalloped edge reflect the attention to proportion and detail characteristic of Meissen's celebrated production. The porcelain is thin, finely crafted, and the set is preserved in very good condition, with no chips, cracks, or loss of gilding. Within this cup and saucer, one can sense the spirit of the 1930s—a period when European tradition intertwined with a fascination for exoticism and the beginnings of modernity. The Indian flower motifs evoke a longing for distant lands, yet the composition remains rooted in harmony and refinement, echoing the elegance of the era's salons. The gilded accents recall a touch of luxury, while the overall form projects a quiet invitation to savor daily rituals over tea. The set may be paired with other porcelain pieces from the Art Deco era or with simple, contemporary accents that highlight its decorative qualities. It works beautifully on a living room table as part of a refined tea service, but also as a display piece on a sideboard or within a glass-fronted cabinet, where light can enhance the luster of the gilding and the richness of the color palette. It is worth combining with neutral-toned textiles or glassware in warm shades to create a composition subtly referencing the Art
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Height5 cm
Length6 cm
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Length6 cm
Height5 cm
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