A gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres style porcelain centerpiece French, late 19th century

the oval form bowl painted on the front with an allegorical female figure seated on a chariot accompanied by putti and a lion, the reverse painted with a floral spray reserved on a turquoise ground, the interior painted with a bird amongst a floral spray, flanked by foliate scrolled handles.

Overall good condition, the porcelain with some very minor surface scratches, the gilt bronze with areas of dirt, minor scratches, wear and slight tarnishing consistent with age and use.
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