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Beautiful antique 3-piece French Limoges porcelain group, marked AK France, attributed to A. Klingenberg, dating to approximately the late 19th/early 20th century.
The group features a rich cobalt-blue ground, elaborate gilt decoration, colorful floral bouquets and romantic Fragonard-style courting scenes, all complemented by ornate gold-tone metal mounts.
The group includes:
• Large pedestal centerpiece / compote – approximately 8" across the porcelain bowl and approximately 9" overall including the handles. Decorated with romantic figural scenes, floral medallions, gilt scrollwork, ornate handles and a substantial decorative pedestal base.
• Two matching clover-form bonbon / sweetmeat dishes – approximately 4½–4¾" across. Each features delicate floral bouquets, cobalt-blue borders, gilt decoration, decorative feet and an ornate central handle.
The porcelain pieces bear the AK / France mark.
IMPORTANT CONDITION DISCLOSURE:
These are antique pieces and show age-related wear consistent with their age.
The large pedestal bowl appears to have had a previous repair/restoration where the porcelain bowl joins the metal pedestal/base. A light-colored adhesive or restoration material is visible around a portion of this connection, as shown clearly in the close-up photographs. The exact extent and age of the repair are unknown.
The metal mounts show expected age-related patina, discoloration, oxidation and finish wear. The porcelain and gilt decoration may show minor surface wear consistent with age.
Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly the close-up photographs of the repaired/restored area. The photographs are considered part of the condition description.
