This antique French porcelain basket, circa 1850, features an oval pierced bowl on a richly gilded pedestal and rectangular base.
Its beauty lies in the openwork construction and the interplay of white porcelain and gold.
The symmetrical form reflects the neoclassical tradition.
Slender ribs flare outward toward a zigzag rim, giving the broad bowl a light, open appearance.
Two tiers of piercing form a rhythmic pattern around the basket, outlined by gilding and divided by a narrow horizontal band.
A broad gilt band beneath the openwork leads to the rounded underside and shaped pedestal.
A white porcelain ring above the square base repeats the bowl’s white porcelain and connects the upper and lower portions of the design.
At 13.75 inches wide and 10.5 inches tall, the basket makes a beautiful display on a sideboard or table.
It can be appreciated empty for its pierced construction or filled with flowers.
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1850
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Pierced construction with extensive gilding
Style: Neoclassical
Dimensions: 13.75″ wide × 7.5″ front to back × 10.5″ tall; basket bowl 5″ deep
Condition: The porcelain is in excellent condition; some gilt is invisibly touched in at the base.
Price: $1,100