Centerpiece stand,, Vienna, 19th century

27 x 17 x 8.5 cm

in porcelain in the shape of an oval basket with a double ruff. Rectangular base on which rest a pair of invented fish that support the openwork basket. Base decoration in cobalt blue with floral finishes in pure gold. Fish in pure gold. Basket in pure gold and blue with geometric and palmette finishes in dotted gold.
State of conservation: small losses at the base of the basket and on the tail of the fish; two cooking craquelures inside the basket; wear on the gilding as per use over time.