{"product_id":"bronze-and-porcelain-centerpiece-with-cherub-figures-by-wong-lee","title":"Wong Lee Bronze \u0026 Porcelain Centrepiece with Cherubs – Chinese Export, Art Nouveau Style, c.1895","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional decorative centrepiece by Wong Lee, the celebrated Chinese export porcelain manufacturer, dating to circa 1895. This opulent piece combines richly patinated bronze metalwork with hand-painted porcelain in a style that masterfully blends Western Art Nouveau aesthetics with refined Chinese craftsmanship — a testament to the extraordinary cross-cultural artistic exchange of the late Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe raised central bowl is supported by an elaborate pedestal adorned with decorative cherub figures at the base, each rendered with remarkable detail. Imagine this piece gracing the centre of a grand dining table, commanding attention as it once did in the affluent households of the 1890s. Today it is equally at home as a statement piece on a mantelpiece, console, or collector's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWong Lee produced decorative wares primarily for export to Western markets during the late 19th century, and pieces of this quality and complexity are increasingly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Wong Lee, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Chinese export \/ Art Nouveau fusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Bronze metalwork with hand-painted porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Raised central bowl, cherub figure pedestal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: circa 1895\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good, consistent with age and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wong Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55840648069451,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5861\/2299\/files\/wong-lee-centerpiece-image-2-sharp.png?v=1762373810","url":"https:\/\/alexafindsswitzerland.myshopify.com\/products\/bronze-and-porcelain-centerpiece-with-cherub-figures-by-wong-lee","provider":"Alexa Finds Switzerland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}