Antique Clement Massier French Art Nouveau Majolica Griffin Jardiniere Stand

A spectacular, highly artistic, superb quality, forged iron jardinière planter / pedestal table attributed to celebrated master ironworker and decorator Alessandro Mazzucotelli (Italy, b.1865-d.1938) Featuring the distinctive spring-loaded tripartite base, far ahead of its time, sure to keep the piece solid, sturdy, and stable in any weather condition and even on uneven ground! Exceptionally executed, ornate, highly decorative Art Nouveau period styling, elaborately scrolled, gracefully curved shaped silhouette, stylized foliate accents, turned and spiral twisted wrought-iron, two tier, the upper fitted with a later bold, beautiful, dramatically veined round marble top, adding a touch of refined sophisticated elegance and the flexibility to bring indoors for use as a side table, plant stand, accent table, or simply displayed as sculptural patio furniture, truly functional art. Dimensions (approx): 38" High, 17" Wide, 17" Deep Provenance: Lonnie Alfred "Bo" Pilgrim (May 8, 1928 – July 21, 2017) was the co-founder of Pilgrim's Pride, which at one time was one of the largest chicken producers in the United States. Pilgrim co-founded Pilgrim's Pride when he opened a feed store...

A magnificent antique, circa 1880, Italian Renaissance Revival style jardinière with warm, rustic beautifully aged patina! (plant stand - indoor planter - conservatory or solarium garden box - flower display) Born in Italy in the late 19th century, most likely originating in the Veneto region of Northern Italy (Venetian), exquisitely hand-crafted in medieval Italian Renaissance style / Henry II taste, having a removable metal interior liner with handles, resting in the well-made rectangular case with stepped molded edge, over paneled frieze adorned in intricate hand carved plaquette and foliate scrolled rinceaux relief ornamentation, rising on urn-form turned column supports, atop large platform shelf base with conforming stepped molded edge further raised on bun feet with primitive inset casters. Dimensions: (approx) 22" High, 40" Wide, 17.5" Deep A wonderful example of functional art. In good original antique condition, it's srong, sturdy and structurally sound with rich patina over the whole. Substantial wear consistent with age and indicative of use. Nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated character, European old world charm, elegant warmth and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over long periods of time. Presents well, retaining original antique character marks throughout. Distressed, worn, faded finish, with evidence of old water damages, age related splitting in the form of crack to one decorative panel, and scattered minor losses. Partial seized casters. Heavily oxidized patinated metal basin...

A magnificent over 200 year old French Empire Period (1804-1815) parcel gilt walnut armorial hall pedestal / plant stand. Born in France in the early 19th century, most likely near the Italian border or Napoleonic territory in present day Northern Italy, most impressive palatial scale, exceptionally executed one-of-a-kind sculptural work, having carved fiolate apron with H monogram, decorative scroll work, stylized grotesque satyr mask with acanthus leaf accent, over high relief crest mural crown depicting four towers representing fortified city walls, shield escutcheon coat of arms with three fleur-de-lis above wavy lines depicting sea water in front of castle tower, supported by figural winged female caryatid, flanked by volute supports, joined by turned stretcher. circa 1810 Provenance / Acquisition: An important San Antonio estate Acquired from highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Texas Mansion Carved French and Italian Antiques catalog...

A stylish and high-quality bronze neoclassical style sculpture in the form of a sophisticated standing winged putti (cherub-angel) holding a marble basin, dating to the early 20th century. This striking bronze features a finely detailed classic putti adorned in flowing narrow robe, standing atop an impressive and sumptuous tapering tripartite form sculptural stand, richly decorated with incised swirl accents, shell and grotesque mask medallions, rising on three shapely legs with high relief acanthus leaf decorated knees, ending in substantial sized whimsical paw and claw...

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