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THE BOWL HAS A SIGNATURE AND THE PIECES ARE MATCHING IN STYLE.
This is a vintage, SIGNED hand-painted porcelain sugar bowl with matching underplate, produced in Bavaria, AND THE BOWL IN ROYAL VIENA Austria, and marked on the base with a green “Bavaria Austria” crown mark. The form, glaze, and mark place this piece in the early-to-mid 20th century, a period known for high-quality Central European porcelain intended for both domestic use and export.
The sugar bowl features two opposing handles and a wide, open mouth, consistent with traditional sugar bowl forms. The surface is decorated with softly blended hand-painted roses and florals over a warm amber-to-cream shaded ground, a decorative technique favored in Bavarian and Austrian workshops of the era. The matching plate echoes the same painterly floral motifs and tonal shading, creating a cohesive display set.
These hand-painted pieces were produced individually by studio decorators, meaning no two examples are exactly alike. The painterly brushwork, color transitions, and sculpted rim details are hallmarks of quality decorative porcelain rather than mass-produced decal ware.
Condition:
Good vintage condition overall. No major cracks or structural damage visible in the provided photos. Minor age-appropriate wear and glaze imperfections consistent with hand-painted porcelain of this period.
Ideal for:
collectors of Bavarian / Austrian porcelain
antique tea and coffee service displays
decorative cabinet or sideboard presentation
