Decorated Vintage Bowl: from Arundel Eccentrics

Decorated Vintage Bowl: from Arundel Eccentrics

A truly marvelous piece can be seen displayed in the corresponding pictures; a decorated vintage bowl, made in Germany circa 1980. This piece would make a lovely addition to any collector’s home as it’s got all the makings of any large and stunning work, crammed into a smaller item. It’s got a striking and bold aesthetic and yet is still simultaneously subtle, it’s both extravagant and reserved, it’s both lavish and yet modest. What may, at first gaze, look like just a lovely bowl, actually has a beauty that may be overlooked, had the detail not been broken down.

This bowl was in lack-lustre shape until its refurbishing; it was given a new life after having been painted, gilt, filled with decoupage butterflies, varnished and aged. This amazing piece, having undergone its rejuvenation, is the piece which is being sold. The gold and red tones are enticing and rich - it adds a truly eye-catching quality to the piece and elevates it completely, making it an item which will attract a lot of attention from any onlookers able to observe it. The butterflies are just spectacular, applied with care and the utmost attention to detail; they add a down-to-earth element to this impressive piece, cutting though the extravagance of the gold and the fact that it is vintage provides it with value as a collector’s item. 

However, there is so much more than meets the eye with this unsuspecting treasure.

The butterflies bring this item to life in the most fantastic way, the visual presence of these butterflies make the piece so much more incredible than it would have been, had they not been there. Take the same bowl and picture it without them, or even another equally beautiful design, flowers for example. Yes, it is still a gorgeous piece and by all means would still be worth the attention of any collector, but a fundamental part of the bowl’s character would be no more; it would remove the bowl of the piece which provides it with an identity. 

Additionally, this piece was created with a lot of thought, when an item is gilt, the first thing an observer will notice is likely to be that very detail, it is such a dominant and overpowering feature that can literally outshine the other competing features. This has been avoided by the maker via careful and attentive designing, mostly regarding the decoupage butterflies; their colour, their nature, their freedom, all these things counteract the overbearing nature of the gold both visually and psychologically, and they make the item far more balanced and subsequently extremely easy on the eye. 

This item is listed for £180.00 and would make a welcome addition to any home, decor or collection, particularly if vintage luxury is at the core.
A fabulous idea, well thought out execution and an altogether marvelous item. 

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