This beautifully crafted holiday serving bowl is an authentic piece from The Cellar Christmas Twilight Collection, a seasonal line created exclusively for Macy’s and designed by renowned artist Laurie Gates. Produced in 1999, this collection is recognized for its warm, whimsical holiday imagery and quality ceramic construction, making it both functional and highly collectible.
The bowl features a deep, rich cobalt-blue glaze that serves as the backdrop for a hand-painted festive scene. At the center, a smiling Santa face anchors the composition, surrounded by classic red-and-white candy canes, cheerful gingerbread figures, and softly brushed star motifs that evoke a winter twilight setting. The hand-applied decoration shows visible brushwork and layered glazing, giving the surface depth, character, and a distinctly artisanal feel.
Generously sized at approximately 18 inches in diameter, this piece works beautifully as a large serving bowl or presentation platter, ideal for salads, pasta, fruit, or holiday favorites. It also displays exceptionally well as a seasonal centerpiece or buffet accent. The underside is clearly marked with the original The Cellar backstamp reading “Christmas Twilight Collection, Designed by Laurie Gates for The Cellar, Made in China ©1999,” along with original retail labeling, confirming authenticity and production era.
The bowl is in very good vintage condition, showing no cracks or repairs and only light, expected signs of prior use consistent with age. It remains a vibrant and festive example of late-1990s holiday tableware from one of Macy’s most beloved seasonal collections.
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