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Rich color, graceful peacocks, and elaborate gold decoration distinguish this vintage H. Bequet pedestal bowl, marked Quaregnon, Belgium.Two hand-painted peacocks appear among pink blossoms, sapphire-blue flowers, and flowing green foliage. A ruby-magenta ground provides a dramatic backdrop, complemented by black borders, sweeping gold accents, and delicate gold latticework.The decoration continues down the pedestal to an octagonal base, creating a beautifully coordinated centerpiece. Its elevated silhouette makes the painted exterior especially appealing when displayed on a mantel, console, or in a collector’s cabinet.DETAILS
• Maker: H. Bequet, Quaregnon, Belgium
• Hand-painted peacock and floral decoration
• Glazed ceramic with extensive gilt detailing
• Ruby-magenta, black, cream, green, pink, and blue palette
• Pedestal form with octagonal base
• Approximately 7 inches in diameter and 7 inches tall
• Base approximately 5.5 inches across
• Underside marked “Made in Belgium — H. Bequet — Quaregnon”A distinctive addition to a collection of Belgian ceramics, decorative bird motifs, or richly ornamented European art pottery.CONDITION
Pre-owned vintage condition. Photographs show areas of wear to the gold decoration, particularly around the rim and base. The bowl’s interior has a central opening into the pedestal, shown in the photographs. Please enlarge and review all images for surface details and condition. The exact piece pictured is the item offered.Offered as a decorative collectible. Please review the measurements and photographs carefully before purchasing.
This is an antique or a vintage piece so it may worth much higher before we take and appraise for an sale!
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