Exquisite Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Decorative Items, Likely French Porcelain

Exquisite Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Decorative Items, Likely French Porcelain
This lot features a pair of finely crafted porcelain decorative items, showcasing intricate hand-painted artistry and ornate gilded details. The first piece is a bulbous vase with a narrow neck, adorned with two elegant gold-colored handles. Its surface is embellished with delicate floral motifs in shades of pink, purple, and blue, further enhanced by gold trim at the base and scalloped rim. The second item is a bowl or pot, also equipped with two decorative gold-colored handles and a striking gold-colored metal rim featuring a scalloped edge and cut-out detailing. The exterior of this piece is a soft pale green, decorated with a charming scene depicting a cherubic figure amidst floral and foliate elements in blue, white, and green, all highlighted with gold accents. This bowl rests upon a decorative gold-colored base with three feet. While the precise maker is not definitively identified, the style and quality suggest potential origins from renowned porcelain centers like Limoges or similar European manufacturers, given the keywords found in web searches. The markings on the base of the vase ("S. E. S.", "7.8.41", "J.P.") and the bowl ("8448", "236/m", "20") may provide further clues to their provenance or date.

The first vase is in good condition with some minor wear consistent with age and use. There are slight chips or wear visible on the gold finish of the rim. The second bowl exhibits more noticeable wear, particularly on the gold finish of the handles and the metal rim, with some loss of gilding evident. The gold finish on the base of the bowl also shows signs of wear. Both items retain their overall decorative appeal despite these condition issues.