
Lustreware Fragonard Courting Couple Teacup and Saucer
This is a fine porcelain teacup and saucer set featuring an iridescent lustreware finish and classical 'Fragonard style' decoration. The set displays a scalloped rim design on both the saucer and the cup's foot, accentuated by heavy gold-gilt trim on the edges, handle, and base. The central motif depicts a romantic Rococo courting couple in 18th-century attire, characterized by lavender and tan tones, surrounded by intricate gold-scroll filigree. The lustre glaze produces a pearlescent, rainbow-like effect across the white ceramic body. The cup features a high-loop, gilded decorative handle. Based on the style and glaze, this likely originates from mid-20th century Europe (possibly West Germany, Bavaria, or Czechoslovakia). The condition appears good with no visible chips or cracks, although there is minor shelf wear on the bottom of the foot and slight inconsistencies in the gold gilding typical of decorative mass production. There are retail stickers applied directly to the glaze which may require careful removal to avoid damaging the delicate lustre finish.
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Estimated Value
$45.00 - $65.00
Basic Information
Category
Antique & Vintage Ceramics/Tea Sets
Appraised On
April 27, 2026
Estimated Value
$45.00 - $65.00
Item Description
This is a fine porcelain teacup and saucer set featuring an iridescent lustreware finish and classical 'Fragonard style' decoration. The set displays a scalloped rim design on both the saucer and the cup's foot, accentuated by heavy gold-gilt trim on the edges, handle, and base. The central motif depicts a romantic Rococo courting couple in 18th-century attire, characterized by lavender and tan tones, surrounded by intricate gold-scroll filigree. The lustre glaze produces a pearlescent, rainbow-like effect across the white ceramic body. The cup features a high-loop, gilded decorative handle. Based on the style and glaze, this likely originates from mid-20th century Europe (possibly West Germany, Bavaria, or Czechoslovakia). The condition appears good with no visible chips or cracks, although there is minor shelf wear on the bottom of the foot and slight inconsistencies in the gold gilding typical of decorative mass production. There are retail stickers applied directly to the glaze which may require careful removal to avoid damaging the delicate lustre finish.
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