{"product_id":"vintage-royal-dux-art-nouveau-revival-nymph-putti-shell-centerpiece-model-10388","title":"Vintage Royal Dux Art Nouveau Revival Nymph \u0026 Putti Shell Centerpiece, Model 10388","description":"\u003cp\u003eAT A GLANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Authentic Royal Dux Bohemia porcelain centerpiece\u003cbr\u003e• Nymph and putti supporting an exuberantly modeled shell\u003cbr\u003e• Impressed model number 10388\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Art Nouveau Revival design introduced circa 1946\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Precise production date of this example is undetermined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Approximately 19½ inches tall\u003cbr\u003e• Remains of the distinctive applied pink-triangle mark\u003cbr\u003e• Presented as part of The Florida Edit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centerpiece with all the fantasy, movement, and theatricality for which Royal Dux is celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monumental porcelain composition depicts a classically draped nymph and playful putti supporting an exuberantly modeled shell. Aquatic foliage, softly naturalistic coloring, and the figures’ flowing forms place the design firmly within Royal Dux’s celebrated Art Nouveau tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding approximately 19½ inches tall, it has the scale and sculptural presence to anchor a dining table, entry console, garden room, generously proportioned mantel, or collected bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell can be enjoyed purely as sculpture or styled to suit the room: filled with seasonal fruit or flowers, piled with guest towels beside a bath, or used to hold soaps and bath salts in a wonderfully indulgent dressing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears the clearly impressed model number 10388 and the abraded remains of Royal Dux’s characteristic applied pink-triangle factory mark. Because the triangle’s central letter and surrounding text are no longer legible, the precise production period of this particular example cannot be confirmed. Other examples of model 10388 bear an E-centered version of the triangle mark, supporting an early-20th-century production date for at least some versions of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shell form, aquatic imagery, softly naturalistic palette, and unapologetic sense of fantasy make it a particularly striking addition to The Florida Edit—coastal without being casual and playful without sacrificing elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Royal Dux Bohemia\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Bohemia, present-day Czech Republic\u003cbr\u003eDate: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Circa 1946 or later; precise production date unknown\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Glazed and hand-decorated porcelain\u003cbr\u003eModel: 10388\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Art Nouveau Revival \u003cbr\u003eSubject: Nymph and putti supporting a shell\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Impressed model number 10388; partial remains of an applied pink-triangle mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 19½ inches high × 16 inches wide × 11 inches deep\u003cbr\u003eShell interior: approximately 5 inches deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage display condition with age-appropriate surface wear and variations inherent to hand-decorated porcelain. There are no visible chips, cracks, or other damage to the porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe underside exhibits substantial abrasion, discoloration, and old residue, likely resulting from years of contact with a former mounting surface, protective covering, or display base. This abrasion has partially removed or obscured the applied pink-triangle factory mark. The impressed model number 10388 remains visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside wear does not affect the structural integrity or display of the centerpiece. Please examine all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its size, weight, and exceptionally fragile nature, this centerpiece will be carefully packed for shipping. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. Complimentary local delivery is available within the Tampa area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Dux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49023535907041,"sku":null,"price":985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4434\/6593\/files\/a4582c21-7191-46d4-9c96-9b0d9f17952f.png?v=1788357138","url":"https:\/\/risacermakinteriors.com\/products\/vintage-royal-dux-art-nouveau-revival-nymph-putti-shell-centerpiece-model-10388","provider":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}