Charming cloisonne enamel Bowl, attributed to E. Cornu

France
Circa 1880
Enamel, Patinated bronze
Height : 30 cm (11,8 in.) ; Width : 51 cm (20 in.) ; Depth : 27 cm (10,6 in.)
Elegant oval cloisonne enamel bowl with polychrome flowers, birds and geometrical gilded ornaments on a blue background. The neck is adorned with yellow geometrical patterns on a dark blue background. It is inserted in a beautiful patinated mount with gold highlights composed on an openwork frieze on the collar, cut handles with Japanese motifs and an openwork pedestal supported by four stylized elephant heads.
Condition Report: Wear, chips on the enamel.