This is an absolutely fabulous antique French "Japonesque" ormolu mounted porcelain tripod dish, late 19th Century in date.
It bears the signature of Louis-Pierre Malpass, one of the most important porcelain painters of his time.
Beautifully hand painted with a central panel depicting a Japanese man wearing a conical straw hat with two swords in his belt. The panel painted on an ornately decorated cream ground with a Bleu Celeste border and decorative gilded highlights. The stunning ormolu mount decorated in relief with birds, butterflies and foliage, with pierced oriental style handles and riased on claw feet
It bears the signature of Louis-Pierre Malpass, one of the most important porcelain painters of his time.
Beautifully hand painted with a central panel depicting a Japanese man wearing a conical straw hat with two swords in his belt. The panel painted on an ornately decorated cream ground with a Bleu Celeste border and decorative gilded highlights. The stunning ormolu mount decorated in relief with birds, butterflies and foliage, with pierced oriental style handles and riased on claw feet
Condition:
In really excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 12 cm x Width 50 cm x Depth 40 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 5 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches
Our reference: 08876
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