Wong Lee: Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Table Jardiniere

17 1/2”W x 11”H x 9”D This exquisite centerpiece from Wong Lee International masterfully unites the flowing elegance of Art Nouveau with opulent Chinese craftsmanship, creating a piece of captivating decorative art. Designed as a jardiniere or serving dish, it features a vibrant rectangular porcelain basin, meticulously hand-painted with lush floral motifs in vivid crimson and green against a rich, sunny yellow ground. The porcelain surface is subtly imbued with a characteristic crackle glaze, deliberately applied to evoke the patina and allure of genuine antiquities. The porcelain vessel is embraced by an ornate framework of gilt bronze, a signature element of Wong Lee's distinctive style. Sculptural bronze tendrils, exquisitely cast to form delicate daffodils and petunia blossoms, gracefully intertwine around the basin, which rests on elaborate scrolled feet. A captivating winged fairy nymph, rendered with intricate detail in bronze, perches elegantly on one end, imbuing the piece