Beautiful ornament in glazed white porcelain depicting the clasped hands of a man and a woman. This generously sized model stands out with its gilded wedding ring and the equally gilded button adorning the opposite wrist, two details that enhance its sentimental and matrimonial dimension. This type of symbolic object, evoking union, friendship, or fidelity, was popular in early 20th-century bourgeois interiors, but also as commemorative or funeral decoration. Its whiteness, realistic modeling, and discreet gilded touches give it a particularly elegant sculptural presence.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 25 x 7 x 5 cm ✦ Material: Porcelain ✦ Condition: Antique condition. Old break with visible restoration at the left wrist. Small dirt marks, signs of use, and partial wear of the gilded details. Despite these flaws, the piece is very presentable and structurally sound.
An old porcelain handshake with gilded details, a romantic and symbolic object ideal for unusual decor or a cabinet of curiosities.
