Historicist Serving Bowl, cream red-orange ceramics, France, turn of 19th/20th c.
4 560 PLN
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This ceramic bowl featuring crayfish motifs exemplifies French craftsmanship from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, rooted in historicist and Art Nouveau aesthetics. The wide, semi-spherical bowl is supported by three sculptural, dynamically rendered crayfish in a vivid red-orange hue, serving as decorative legs. The main surface of the vessel is finished in a warm, glossy cream white, hand-painted with nasturtium leaves and flowers in shades of green and subtle yellow. The rim is encircled by a metal band—likely pewter or silver-plated—adding a refined and reinforced detail. The bowl measures 21 cm in diameter and stands 9.5 cm high. Its ceramic surface is smooth and lustrous, free from visible damage or restoration, indicating very good preservation with no notable signs of wear or intervention.The form of this bowl tells the story of the belle époque, an era when French decorative arts flourished and drew inspiration from the natural world. The sculptural crayfish, seeming to emerge from water, lend the object three-dimensional drama, while the hand-painted nasturtiums evoke the lightness and vibrancy of a garden. This is a piece that openly celebrates nature, combining the boldness of Art Nouveau with the sentimental decorative approach of the 19th century.The bowl could serve as a striking centerpiece on a dining table or sideboard in a classical interior, especially when paired with antique or styled tableware. It may be combined with heavier porcelain, cut glass, or silver cutlery to further emphasize its French origins. Alternatively, it can stand alone as a decorative object—on a console, shelf, or within a collector’s study—where it takes on a starring role against neutral, matte backdrops. Its organic form and vivid colors complement eclectic arrangements drawing
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Height9.5 cm
Length21 cm
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Length21 cm
Height9.5 cm
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