Lot #157: Large Chinese Famille Rose-Style Porcelain Fishbowl with Ornate Wooden Stand, 25” Tall

A stunning, oversized Chinese porcelain fishbowl featuring elaborate Famille Rose-style decoration, presented on an ornate, deep red wooden display stand. This impressive statement piece showcases an intricate palette of pink, coral, green, turquoise, gold and other rich colours, with beautifully detailed traditional Chinese figural scenes, birds, flowering branches, floral garlands and decorative medallions. The interior is equally captivating, featuring goldfish swimming among flowing aquatic foliage. The bowl’s generous proportions, elaborate decoration and sculptural wooden stand create a striking display for a traditional, Asian-inspired or eclectic interior. Equally suited to a prominent entryway, living room, sunroom or curated collection of decorative porcelain. Features: * Large Chinese porcelain fishbowl with Famille Rose-style polychrome decoration * Elaborate traditional figural scenes, birds, flowers and decorative borders * Goldfish and aquatic foliage painted inside the bowl * Ornate, dark red wooden stand with sculptural curved legs * Approximately 25” tall overall, including stand * Approximately 18” bowl diameter * Excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, repairs or other damage observed The bowl’s maker, exact age and provenance are unknown. Famille Rose-style describes the decorative palette and style; the specific period and attribution have not been verified. A beautiful, substantial decorative piece with considerable visual presence. Please review all photographs carefully for detail and scale. Sold together with the wooden stand. Looks wonderful with the large faux palm as seen in first photo, available in Lot #158 Pickup category timeslot {A}