Antique C. Ahrenfeldt Limoges France Hand-Painted Carnation Serving Bowl – Dulin & Martin Washington DC – Heavy Gold Gilt Scalloped Rim

Exquisite antique French Limoges porcelain serving bowl featuring an elegant hand-painted arrangement of vibrant pink, rose, and deep crimson carnations surrounded by gracefully flowing green foliage.

The floral decoration is beautifully rendered against a soft ivory porcelain background, with delicate shading and naturalistic brushwork creating depth and movement throughout the composition. An exceptionally attractive scalloped rim is finished with broad, lustrous gold gilding, providing a luxurious contrast to the colorful botanical artwork.

The underside bears the C. Ahrenfeldt Limoges, France porcelain mark, along with a special retailer's backstamp reading C. Ahrenfeldt Limoges pour Dulin & Martin Co., Washington, D.C.

Charles Ahrenfeldt was a prominent supplier and decorator of fine French porcelain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dulin & Martin was a distinguished Washington, D.C., retailer specializing in fine china, crystal, and luxury tableware.

A wonderful example of antique French decorative porcelain, this elegant bowl captures the refined craftsmanship and romantic floral artistry associated with the Belle Époque era.

Perfect for display in an antique china cabinet, as a decorative centerpiece, or as an addition to a collection of antique Limoges porcelain.

Details

• Maker: C. Ahrenfeldt

• Origin: Limoges, France

• Retailer: Dulin & Martin Co., Washington, D.C.

• Estimated period: Late 19th to early 20th century

• Material: Fine porcelain

• Decoration: Hand-painted pink and crimson carnations with green foliage

• Rim: Scalloped with heavy gold gilding

• Shape: Round, shallow serving bowl

• Markings: C. Ahrenfeldt Limoges France and Dulin & Martin Co. retailer's mark