French majolica pottery centerpiece compote, in the manner of Thomas-Victor Sergent (French, 19th c.), a putto in seaweed drape supporting a shell-form basin, ending on circular naturalistic base, approx 14.5"h, 11 1/8"diam, 6.5lbs total **Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)**

6.10.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 2422-The compote is overall intact, a UV light examination reveals a few touched up areas along edges, some glaze imperfections, and the joinery where the bowl joins the base,  I do not believe this to be a restoration, but how it was created, I have taken images for your review as I am not an expert, the whole is rustic with small imperfections throughout, it would likely benefit from a gentle cleaning, there are no apparent major losses 

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