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French 19th Century Toleware Bath / Planter
French 19th Century Toleware Bath / Planter

French 19th Century Toleware Bath / Planter

Located in San Francisco, CA

French 19th century Toleware bath / planter Fantastic old tin tub that could also be a nice

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Painted Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Bamboo and Hand Painted Ceramic Planter
Early 20th Century French Bamboo and Hand Painted Ceramic Planter

Early 20th Century French Bamboo and Hand Painted Ceramic Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted in France circa 1920, the rectangular planter features a natural bamboo frame resting on four

Category

Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Bamboo

French  Pair of Hand-Painted Iron and Metal Supports for Planters
French  Pair of Hand-Painted Iron and Metal Supports for Planters

French Pair of Hand-Painted Iron and Metal Supports for Planters

Located in Marbella, ES

French Pair of Hand-Painted Iron and Metal Supports for Planters

Category

Late 20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique French Verdigris Finish Painted Wood Jardiniere Planter
Antique French Verdigris Finish Painted Wood Jardiniere Planter

Antique French Verdigris Finish Painted Wood Jardiniere Planter

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French carved wood jardiniere or planter hand painted in a lovely turquoise

Category

Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Pair of planters in painted sheet metal, France, circa 1930 / 1940
Pair of planters in painted sheet metal, France, circa 1930 / 1940

Pair of planters in painted sheet metal, France, circa 1930 / 1940

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of orange tree planters in painted sheet metal, decorated in imitation of the old Rouen

Category

Vintage 1930s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage French Painted Cast Stone Sea Shell Planter Jardiniere, c.1950s
Vintage French Painted Cast Stone Sea Shell Planter Jardiniere, c.1950s

Vintage French Painted Cast Stone Sea Shell Planter Jardiniere, c.1950s

Located in Bristol, GB

Vintage Hand Decorated Reconstituted Stone Plant Pot A thick heavy planter in the form of a trough

Category

Mid-20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

19th C. French Louis XV Cast Iron Planters with Original Polychrome Paint
19th C. French Louis XV Cast Iron Planters with Original Polychrome Paint

19th C. French Louis XV Cast Iron Planters with Original Polychrome Paint

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, this pair of cast iron planters reflects the graceful curves and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Floral Jardinière Planter
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Floral Jardinière Planter

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Floral Jardinière Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming antique French jardinière, crafted circa 1880, exemplifies the exuberant decorative

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Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Exceptional 18th Century French Iron Planter
Exceptional 18th Century French Iron Planter

Exceptional 18th Century French Iron Planter

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Exceptional 18th century French iron planter.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Antique 1880s Hand-Painted Flower Pot, France
Antique 1880s Hand-Painted Flower Pot, France

Antique 1880s Hand-Painted Flower Pot, France

Located in Greven, DE

shows a hand-painted country house with a pond in which two swans are swimming. Floral tendrils in pink

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay

Antique French Toleware Cachepot or Planter Painted with a Don Quixote Scene
Antique French Toleware Cachepot or Planter Painted with a Don Quixote Scene

Antique French Toleware Cachepot or Planter Painted with a Don Quixote Scene

Located in Philadelphia, PA

decoration (especially to the top and base). Simply a wonderful French Toleware planter! Date: Early

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Longchamp Bronze Mounted Ceramic Planter
French Art Nouveau Longchamp Bronze Mounted Ceramic Planter

French Art Nouveau Longchamp Bronze Mounted Ceramic Planter

By Longchamp

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large French Art Nouveau bronze mounted glazed ceramic planter or cachepot from Longchamp

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

French Hand Painted & Gilt Limoges Porcelain Jardiniere / Base
French Hand Painted & Gilt Limoges Porcelain Jardiniere / Base

French Hand Painted & Gilt Limoges Porcelain Jardiniere / Base

Located in Tarry Town, NY

exquisite ensemble showcases matte porcelain decorated with hand-painted flowers in shades of purple, white

Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Period Painted Porcelain Jardiniere ~ Planter
Art Deco Period Painted Porcelain Jardiniere ~ Planter

Art Deco Period Painted Porcelain Jardiniere ~ Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

Art Deco Period Painted Porcelain Jardiniere ~ Planter combines classic architecture combined with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Large Hand Made and Hand Painted Ceramic Jardiniere
19th Century French Large Hand Made and Hand Painted Ceramic Jardiniere

19th Century French Large Hand Made and Hand Painted Ceramic Jardiniere

Located in Sofia, BG

Here we present a real piece of art! Unique hand made ceramic jardiniere in two pieces. There is a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Bombe Faience Jardinière
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Bombe Faience Jardinière

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Bombe Faience Jardinière

Located in Dallas, TX

handles. The faience planter is decorated with hand painted floral motifs in the blue, white and yellow

Category

Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Hand Painted Porcelain Vase

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Hand Painted Porcelain Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most charming and very decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. hand painted porcelain vase

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Normandy
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Normandy

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Normandy

By Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Rouen, France circa 1890, and oval in shape, the antique planter stands on scrolled feet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cache Pot from Desvres
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cache Pot from Desvres

19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cache Pot from Desvres

By Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a mantle, table or buffet with this colorful antique planter. Sculpted in Normandy France

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Superb quality French antique Victorian hand painted porcelain jardiniere
Superb quality French antique Victorian hand painted porcelain jardiniere

Superb quality French antique Victorian hand painted porcelain jardiniere

Located in Ipswich, GB

Superb quality French antique Victorian hand painted porcelain jardiniere having a superb quality

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Painted Vase, France, 1920s
Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Painted Vase, France, 1920s

Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Painted Vase, France, 1920s

Located in Verviers, BE

Brilliant handmade glazed and painted Art Nouveau vase, 1920s Handmade and hand-glazed in

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Antique Art Nouveau Planter / Jardiniere Brass Floral 1890 Jugendstil
French Antique Art Nouveau Planter / Jardiniere Brass Floral 1890 Jugendstil

French Antique Art Nouveau Planter / Jardiniere Brass Floral 1890 Jugendstil

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Amazing fully original French Art Nouveau Planter / Jardiniere from the 19th century. Decorated

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Antique French Terracotta Planter Anduze Color cachepot jardinière Urn Pot LA CA
Antique French Terracotta Planter Anduze Color cachepot jardinière Urn Pot LA CA

Antique French Terracotta Planter Anduze Color cachepot jardinière Urn Pot LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique French Terracotta Planter Anduze Color cachepot jardinière Urn Pot LA CA . Beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Art Nouveau Porcelian Vase stamped Richelieu mounted one Brass Base Hand-Painted
Art Nouveau Porcelian Vase stamped Richelieu mounted one Brass Base Hand-Painted

Art Nouveau Porcelian Vase stamped Richelieu mounted one Brass Base Hand-Painted

By Richelieu Art et Muebles de France

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau Porcelian Vase stamped Richelieu Hand-Painted The Pictures missing to show the beauty

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Rococo Handmade and Hand Painted Flower Spray Vase, France 1880s
Rococo Handmade and Hand Painted Flower Spray Vase, France 1880s

Rococo Handmade and Hand Painted Flower Spray Vase, France 1880s

Located in Verviers, BE

with rococo panel and hand-painted flower spray in the oriental style (c 1880) Handmade and hand

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Glass

Sèvres Paul Milet  Modernist French Cachepot In Hand-Painted Stoneware
Sèvres Paul Milet  Modernist French Cachepot In Hand-Painted Stoneware

Sèvres Paul Milet Modernist French Cachepot In Hand-Painted Stoneware

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Prato, Tuscany

decoration, entirely hand-painted (as indicated by the décor main inscription on the base), portrays a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stoneware

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Normandy
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Normandy

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

France, circa 1920, and oblong in shape, this antique planter sits on four scrolled feet; the large

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

18th Century French Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Bidet Jardiniere
18th Century French Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Bidet Jardiniere

18th Century French Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Bidet Jardiniere

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this colorful antique bidet as a jardiniere or planter! Crafted in France circa 1780, and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière
19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière

19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dallas, TX

. The oval porcelain bowl is finely hand-painted with continuous pastoral scenes inspired by 18th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Hand Painted Terracotta Barbotine Jardinière Signed Bob Mau
19th Century French Hand Painted Terracotta Barbotine Jardinière Signed Bob Mau

19th Century French Hand Painted Terracotta Barbotine Jardinière Signed Bob Mau

Located in Dallas, TX

planter behind him. The jardinière is in excellent condition with the original hand painted rubbed and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot
19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot

Located in Dallas, TX

, France circa 1870, the round pot features a hand painted pastoral scene in pastel colors with a farm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Oval Jardinière from Rouen
Mid-Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Oval Jardinière from Rouen

Mid-Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Oval Jardinière from Rouen

By Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Rouen, France circa 1940, the antique ceramic planter sits on escargot feet over a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière
19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière

19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dallas, TX

painted medallions with bird and foliage motifs. The bowl is further embellished with hand painted decor

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury French Hand Painted Barbotine Jardinière with Floral and Leaf Motifs
Midcentury French Hand Painted Barbotine Jardinière with Floral and Leaf Motifs

Midcentury French Hand Painted Barbotine Jardinière with Floral and Leaf Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

traditional hand painted decor embellished with high relief flowers and leaves in a brown, mauve, beige and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Pair of Grand Hand Made and Painted Earthenwar Jardinières Moroccan Style
French Pair of Grand Hand Made and Painted Earthenwar Jardinières Moroccan Style

French Pair of Grand Hand Made and Painted Earthenwar Jardinières Moroccan Style

Located in Sofia, BG

Important pair of French large earthenware planters in two pieces, resting on a four-column base

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware

Bespoke Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Box, 22" x 22"
Bespoke Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Box, 22" x 22"

Bespoke Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Box, 22" x 22"

Located in New York, NY

Single Bespoke Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter box in lacquered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Planters and Ja...

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Boxes, 22" x 22"
Pair Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Boxes, 22" x 22"

Pair Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Boxes, 22" x 22"

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter boxes in lacquered white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Planters and Ja...

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Duck Wall Platter Stamped J. Massier
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Duck Wall Platter Stamped J. Massier

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Duck Wall Platter Stamped J. Massier

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Dallas, TX

, the antique ceramic plate is beautifully hand painted featuring a standing duck in a barn. The planter

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase on Stand from Montigny
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase on Stand from Montigny

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase on Stand from Montigny

Located in Dallas, TX

decor. The vessel features colorful hand painted floral motifs on a brown background. The elegant

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Mahogany

Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris
Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris

Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

surface, beautiful and graceful flowers are hand-painted in vivid and realistic colors, aesthetically well

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Faux Bois Clay Planters
Pair of Faux Bois Clay Planters

Pair of Faux Bois Clay Planters

$871Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Faux Bois Clay Planters

Located in Faversham, GB

. Remnants of old flaky white paint only add to the charm. Price is for the pair. French, circa 1960. H

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay, Paint

19th Century French White Painted Iron Standing Arras Jardinière - Antique Stand
19th Century French White Painted Iron Standing Arras Jardinière - Antique Stand

19th Century French White Painted Iron Standing Arras Jardinière - Antique Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French white jardiniere in the style of Arras, in good condition. This circular French

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Cache Pot with Bird Decor
Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Cache Pot with Bird Decor

Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Cache Pot with Bird Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a tabletop with this colorful, antique Majolica planter. Sculpted in France circa 1860

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique French Tole Container, Hand Painted, Footed Base, Circa 1880
Antique French Tole Container, Hand Painted, Footed Base, Circa 1880

Antique French Tole Container, Hand Painted, Footed Base, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique hand painted and footed French Tole container attached to circular base.

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Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Tôle

19th Century Exquisite Hand-Painted Petite Cachepot
19th Century Exquisite Hand-Painted Petite Cachepot

19th Century Exquisite Hand-Painted Petite Cachepot

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

backdrop for the stunning hand-painted floral motif. Vibrant carnations in shades of orange, red, and soft

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Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

1960s French Faux Bois Mid-Century Trough Concrete Planter, 1960s French Design
1960s French Faux Bois Mid-Century Trough Concrete Planter, 1960s French Design

1960s French Faux Bois Mid-Century Trough Concrete Planter, 1960s French Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

residue and moss remnants further support its history as a functional planter. This urn works equally

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Concrete

a pair of 1950's concrete jardinières/planters ...
a pair of 1950's concrete jardinières/planters ...

a pair of 1950's concrete jardinières/planters ...

Located in Brecht, BE

a 1950's pair of concrete planters/jardiniès, lovely faded patina ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

FRENCH ANTIQUE PAINTED 1920's HAND JARDINIERE TABLE OR PLANT STAND PEDESTAL
FRENCH ANTIQUE PAINTED 1920's HAND JARDINIERE TABLE OR PLANT STAND PEDESTAL

FRENCH ANTIQUE PAINTED 1920's HAND JARDINIERE TABLE OR PLANT STAND PEDESTAL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

paint circa 1920-1940 plant stand from Lyon in France Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pine

19th Century Napoleon III Jardiniere or Planter
19th Century Napoleon III Jardiniere or Planter

19th Century Napoleon III Jardiniere or Planter

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Winter Park, FL

kingwood. Decorated with two hand-painted Se`vres porcelain medallions, one with a cupid and the other with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter
Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter

Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter

By Onnaing

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter. Direct from

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots a...

Materials

Majolica

Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter
Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter

Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter

By Onnaing

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter. Direct from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots a...

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Planters with Beaded Flowers, 19th Century French
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Planters with Beaded Flowers, 19th Century French

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Planters with Beaded Flowers, 19th Century French

Located in El Monte, CA

This pair of Sèvre porcelain planters feature intricately detailed floral garland and shell motifs

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain, Beads

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French Planter Hand Painted For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French planter hand painted for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and majolica, every French planter hand painted was constructed with great care. Find 262 options for an antique or vintage French planter hand painted now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a French planter hand painted — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French planter hand painted made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French planter hand painted that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rouen, Gien and Henriot Quimper produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Planter Hand Painted?

A French planter hand painted can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,300, while the lowest priced sells for $215 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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