Chinese Export Porcelain Jardiniere Appraisal
Category: Ceramics
Description
A Chinese export porcelain fishbowl (jardiniere) with a black ground andgilt decoration depicting a landscape with buildings and trees. It sits ona carved wooden stand.
Appraisal Report
This appears to be a Chinese export porcelain fishbowl, or jardiniere, likelyfrom the late 19th or early 20th century. The black ground with gilt decorationin a landscape motif featuring buildings and trees is typical of thisperiod. The condition appears to be good, although some wear to the gildingis visible on the rim. The stand is also an important factor in theoverall value. Similar pieces of this age and style typically sell in the$300 to $600 range, depending on condition and quality of the decoration.
Appraisal Value
$300 - $600