ABOUT THIS PIECE
A charming antique porcelain tray decorated with a finely detailed sepia-toned scene of winged cupids dancing beneath a tree.
The image is adapted from The Dance of the Cupids by Italian Baroque artist Francesco Albani (1578–1660). The playful cupids have laid aside their bows, arrows and quivers, which can be seen scattered across the foreground.
The softly printed monochrome decoration contrasts beautifully against the creamy-white porcelain, while a narrow gilt border follows the gently rounded rectangular shape.
Originally intended as a small decorative or dressing-table tray, it would now make a lovely jewellery dish, pin tray or display piece. It would also look particularly attractive mounted as part of a collection of classical porcelain plaques and trays.
The reverse is largely unmarked, apart from a small hand-painted brown decorator’s stroke. I have not been able to attribute the piece conclusively to a particular manufacturer.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Origin: Continental Europe
Date: Circa 1900–1930
Material: Glazed porcelain
Decoration: Sepia transfer-printed scene after Francesco Albani
Subject: The Dance of the Cupids
Border: Gilt edging
Mark: Unidentified hand-painted decorator’s stroke
Height: Approximately 18 cm / 7 inches
Width: Approximately 14.5 cm / 5.75 inches
DETAILS & CONDITION
The tray is in good decorative antique condition, with general surface wear, small marks and minor glaze or transfer irregularities consistent with its age.
There is slight rubbing to the gilt border, together with a few tiny surface specks and marks. These signs of age add to the softly timeworn character of the piece.
Please study all the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
A delightful classical porcelain tray for a dressing table, bedside table, gallery wall or collection of antique cherub and putti decoration.
I have another very similar dish listed - not quite a matched pair as very slightly different sizes
DELIVERY
Your order will be carefully packed and dispatched within 48 hours.
International delivery is available to selected destinations. Please message me through Etsy or email polly@frenchgeneraltrading.co.uk to request a delivery price for worldwide destinations not shown, or for combined and bulk orders.
Import duties, taxes and customs charges are the responsibility of the buyer, except for orders to the USA where Etsy’s DDP system applies and the relevant charges are included in the US retail price.
Many genuine antiques more than 100 years old may qualify for reduced or zero import duty in certain countries.
RETURNS
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. The buyer is responsible for return postage when an item is returned due to a change of mind.
The item must be returned in the same condition in which it was received. If it is returned damaged, incomplete or altered, any loss in value may be deducted from the refund.
SOURCED BY POLLY
Every antique and vintage piece is individually sourced by me for its character, decorative appeal and connection to the past.
These are genuine old pieces with histories of their own. Their marks, wear and imperfections are part of what makes them unique—and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
COME ANTIQUING WITH ME
Follow my real-life treasure-hunting adventures through French brocantes, flea markets, country houses and antiques fairs on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@frenchgeneraltrading
A charming antique porcelain tray decorated with a finely detailed sepia-toned scene of winged cupids dancing beneath a tree.
The image is adapted from The Dance of the Cupids by Italian Baroque artist Francesco Albani (1578–1660). The playful cupids have laid aside their bows, arrows and quivers, which can be seen scattered across the foreground.
The softly printed monochrome decoration contrasts beautifully against the creamy-white porcelain, while a narrow gilt border follows the gently rounded rectangular shape.
Originally intended as a small decorative or dressing-table tray, it would now make a lovely jewellery dish, pin tray or display piece. It would also look particularly attractive mounted as part of a collection of classical porcelain plaques and trays.
The reverse is largely unmarked, apart from a small hand-painted brown decorator’s stroke. I have not been able to attribute the piece conclusively to a particular manufacturer.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Origin: Continental Europe
Date: Circa 1900–1930
Material: Glazed porcelain
Decoration: Sepia transfer-printed scene after Francesco Albani
Subject: The Dance of the Cupids
Border: Gilt edging
Mark: Unidentified hand-painted decorator’s stroke
Height: Approximately 18 cm / 7 inches
Width: Approximately 14.5 cm / 5.75 inches
DETAILS & CONDITION
The tray is in good decorative antique condition, with general surface wear, small marks and minor glaze or transfer irregularities consistent with its age.
There is slight rubbing to the gilt border, together with a few tiny surface specks and marks. These signs of age add to the softly timeworn character of the piece.
Please study all the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
A delightful classical porcelain tray for a dressing table, bedside table, gallery wall or collection of antique cherub and putti decoration.
I have another very similar dish listed - not quite a matched pair as very slightly different sizes
DELIVERY
Your order will be carefully packed and dispatched within 48 hours.
International delivery is available to selected destinations. Please message me through Etsy or email polly@frenchgeneraltrading.co.uk to request a delivery price for worldwide destinations not shown, or for combined and bulk orders.
Import duties, taxes and customs charges are the responsibility of the buyer, except for orders to the USA where Etsy’s DDP system applies and the relevant charges are included in the US retail price.
Many genuine antiques more than 100 years old may qualify for reduced or zero import duty in certain countries.
RETURNS
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. The buyer is responsible for return postage when an item is returned due to a change of mind.
The item must be returned in the same condition in which it was received. If it is returned damaged, incomplete or altered, any loss in value may be deducted from the refund.
SOURCED BY POLLY
Every antique and vintage piece is individually sourced by me for its character, decorative appeal and connection to the past.
These are genuine old pieces with histories of their own. Their marks, wear and imperfections are part of what makes them unique—and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
COME ANTIQUING WITH ME
Follow my real-life treasure-hunting adventures through French brocantes, flea markets, country houses and antiques fairs on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@frenchgeneraltrading