Covered Bouillon Cube And Its Bowl In Richly Ornamented 18th-century Hochst-style Porcelain.

A rare and beautiful Louis XV bouillon bowl in German Baroque porcelain, richly ornamented with raised handles in the form of faux vine branches and a gourd fruit handle, this remarkable piece is distinguished by the finesse of its gold highlights and its lively painted scenes: barrels handled by two men on a shore, strollers on the beach, a fisherman with a tridan and his friend seated, two beauties strolling before a seascape with distant sailboats. In the center of the bowl, a beautiful summary of all this is depicted with a scene of a man, a woman, and a child holding his mother's hand. The rim and sides of the bowl are decorated with bright, raised gold, such as the acanthus leaves of the same vigor in relief. The handles are remarkable for their detail and graceful movement, as is the generous handle on the lid. This piece, of very high quality and executed with grace and meticulousness, exudes a certain poetry and preciousness. An exceptional piece, a beautiful display object that embodies all the wonders of the 18th century, a masterpiece in very good condition...