This is a high impact "Sevres" porcelain oval hand painted center bowl with a dramatic and charming presence.The issues that sets this wonderful bowl apart from many other similar pieces is the subject of the primary painting..... DANCING FROLICING CHILDREN PLAYING! SO charming as compared to the much more typical images of trite 'romantic lovers' or static landscapes...this wonderful piece gives you a big smile every time you look at it! The reverse side and interior are extensively p...ainted in wonderful floral elements of a most delicate and charming style. It is in beautiful condition with only minor rubbing here and there on some of the painted 'jeweled' enamels. The gilding of the bronze is bright and rich. The overall Louis XVI revival style has an elegant 'non fussy' impact.....with the focus of impact on the happily playing little boys engaged in their games. It retains a graceful effect at it's significant size of just over 20" wide...13" tall and 11 1/2" deep. The bowl weights approx. 10 - 11 lbs. will be PROFESSIONALLY PACKED and shipped UPS Seller InformationThom Swain