Fruit Vase . Handpainted and Gilded By Former Royal Worcester Artist. Beautiful lided 6 inch vase painted and gilded all round by the leading ex Royal Worcester Artist, Christopher Hughes. I was mentored by the legendary fruit painter Jack Freeman and painted the most prestigious vases and plaques at the Worcester factory in the Seventies. I decided on a freelance career in 1980. I have sold my paintings and porcelain all over the world for over 40 years. This piece was painted, fired and gilded seven times in my Worcestershire studio. It is signed on the front and has my personal backstamp.Presented in a blue display box. Certificate of authenticity and artists biography Free UK p/p