French Sevres style parcel-gilt porcelain centerpiece compote, 19th c., with bronze dore mounts, dual scrolled handles, flanking ovular bowl with hand-painted courtship scene, among polychrome floral sprays, rising on turned-form standard and footed base, approx 12"h, 21.5"w, 12"d, 11.25lbs

04.21.2026- In my opinion regarding LOT: 3007- the centerpiece bowl presents in overall stable condition and is intact, a UV light examination is largely unremarkable, I do note what appears to be a stable hairline at the underside of the bowl extending partially into the reserve, this does not fluoresce under UV light and is not visible from the interior, the painted surface shows light rubs and wear primarily concentrated to the underside, the rim and border areas exhibit some wear and minor glaze loss, the metal mounts are secure and show expected mellowing with areas of rubs, pitting, and inherent imperfections, and there are small stable seams and lines present within the metal trim, the piece remains structurally sound and presents well overall

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