A Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl on a French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Stand, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

A Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl on a French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Stand, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
potted with an artificial boxwood spiral topiary

overall height 80 in.; width 25 in.; depth 20 in.
203.2 cm; 63.5 cm; 50.8 cm
the base: height 12 in.; width 25 in.; depth 20 in.;
the bowl: height 18.5 in.; diameter 21.5 in.
the topiary: approximate height 50 in.

Condition Report:
The fish bowl in overall good condition with minor firing imperfections and wear to the surface. The interior painted with goldfish and aquatic plants.The base with general wear, rubbing to gilding, some firing imperfections and areas with oxidation commensurate with use. The circular top of the base with a pair of holes to each side of the top of the base, likely from previous additional fittings. Very sturdy and ready to use.

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